10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2011

Jatunsacha purchased the land it currently protects in 1994 and the government declared it an Ecological Reserve in 1996 due to it large biodiversity and high degree of endemism. Although we did not hear or see this bird we saw many other great birds that live in this marvelous reserve.

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Mules Research Parrots Farming 202

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

With shore side access limited to the northern end of the lake, that protection allows for a large population of water based birds. This is a bird that I have no memory of when I was a kid growing up here. In a 3 mile stretch of grassland, with sprinklers flowing, I counted well over 100 of these dark birds.

Dogs 115

Dogs Mules Deer Oregon 115

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2013

Today, the camas fields rest protected in the vast bosom of the Clearwater National Forest. Along this journey from pass to valley and back again, we spotted Wild Turkey and Western Wood Pee-wee , Ravens and Red-tailed Hawks , mule deer and elk, even the white-striped tail of a Dark-eyed Junco disappearing into the shadow of the trees.

Idaho 169

Idaho Mules Buffalo Wolves 169

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2011

Besides the American bison that the refuge was founded to protect, there are pronghorns, elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, and black bears. There are also rattlesnakes, amazing views, fascinating tales of history and prehistory, and of course, many birds.

Rattlesnake 169

Rattlesnake Bald Eagle Mules Mammals 169