10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. It goes like this: While fishing, the bird tucks its head down and uses its wings to create a shady area. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you? UysI and G.

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2019

The Christmas Bird Count was the answer. The IWC census starts from mid-January following the logic that it is the period when the birds have reached their wintering grounds and are rather static, so the chance of double-counting the same flock is minimal. But it is so frustrating to pass the birds by without IDing them!

Geese 144

Geese Serbia Birds Estonia 144

10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

The Cape May Warbler , which I have added to my life list just this spring, is a stunning bird. In America, Wilson studied birds and painting. His is the reputation that survives today when it comes to paintings of birds, and rightfully so. And it’s named Wilson. Wilson is a fine name.

North America 165

North America America Wounded Canada 165

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Olive Sea Snake that has had a dog visit it on the beach Olive Sea Snake with obvious bulge Stoke’s Sea Snake Stoke’s Sea Snake with wounds Dubois’ Sea Snake Dubois’ Sea Snake being returned to the sea! This involves the sighting of these birds both here and overseas resulting in some incredible life stories.

Australia 150

Australia 2011 Sharks Deer 150

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

There is a wonderful site called UAE Birding , that makes a great reference once you have decided how much time you have to spare and it carries a list of part-time guides who may be able to show you around. For a comprehensive description of the park, go to UAE Birding. For a quick snapshot, try a winter post from Redgannet.

UAE 175

UAE Broker Fast Food Wounded 175