10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

range largely consists of valuable real estate along the Southern California coast and urban development around San Diego and Los Angeles has eliminated much of its habitat. As a result, the bird has a long history with the Endangered Species Act. But its U.S. What was once sage scrub is now suburbs and highways.

California 172

California District of Columbia Los Angeles San Diego 172

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2014

They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. Like so many trips this one is more about the journey than the destination which brings us to why they have a guest post (hopefully the first of several) on 10,000 Birds. Their second is here.

Guatemala 162

Guatemala Mexico San Diego South America 162

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. Good birding and happy drinking! An out-of-range Kölsch from the Pacific Northwest.

California Condor 103

California Condor Oregon California Zoos 103

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2017

Birders have been apprehensively watching developments regarding the construction of a border wall through the renowned birding location of Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. And, most recently , again near San Diego in 2017.

Laws 131

Laws San Diego United States Arizona 131