10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Still, I had no idea that there are more than 350 species of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins currently existing around the world, or that there is a record of extinction of over 700 species. Or that tortoises and terrapins are considered part of the turtle family. Lovich and Whit Gibbons. ©2021 text by Jeffrey E.

Turtles 262

Turtles Tortoises Family Terrapins 262

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2011

As someone who does not know turtles very well I have treated my turtle encounters as learning experiences, taking watching them, taking pictures, and identifying the ones I am not entirely sure of when I get back to my computer and an internet hookup. They are also easily my favorite species of turtle.

Turtles 243

Turtles Terrapins New Jersey Reptiles 243

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2012

No matter, the warm fire and comforts of home are nice, as is the winter birding here. On the way I managed to sneak in a manic day of birding in and around the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. So much birding was squeezed into this day that I have had to break it up into two posts! If you have two days there are even more options.

Thailand 196

Thailand New Zealand Terrapins Asia 196