10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The poster bird of this area is the near-threatened Black-necked Crane. Godlewski’s Bunting is an attractive bunting species with a rather broad distribution in Russia, Mongolia, China, and other countries. Not sure how I (or the bird itself) feel about the bird being named after a bird collector, though.

China 187

China Mongolia Birds Russia 187

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2016

I am not entirely sure whether most birders outside Germany know or realize that Germany still has a decent population of one of Europe’s most attractive and desired bird species: the Great Bustard Otis tarda. Never mind the slight over-exposure: look at this bird! But even then, patience will usually pay off.

Germany 102

Germany Abandon Abandoning Abandonment 102

10,000 Birds

APRIL 9, 2013

Find your State Bird. I previously wrote a post entitled “Plugging Kids into Birding” in which I presented 10 ways to get kids into birding. Lots of great birding tips for kids in this book! If your child wants to get into birding, he/she can volunteer at a bird observatory.

Milwaukee 271

Milwaukee Mongolia Camels Oklahoma 271

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

February 2023 was a slow month for birding in Shanghai, at least for me – so slow that I almost put the Spotted Dove , possibly my least favorite bird here, on the cover. Not a cover species The Black Kite is not actually black, but of course, misleading bird names are not exactly rare. Maybe those should be protected too?

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130