10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

He’s a smart guy, a wildlife biologist and what he knows about native swans is incredible, but what he knew or didn’t know about bird feeding was surprising. We were talking about the high price of seed and that he purchased some finch food and the birds didn’t come. I ran a bird store for eight years.

Niger 239

Niger Burma Hoarding Ethiopia 239

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2019

One of these is Pelican Brewing Company of Pacific City, Oregon, with their Fly ‘N Dry Brut IPA, which we have to enjoy this week (thanks once again to fellow 10,000 Birds beat writer Jason Crotty for sending me a can!), Good birding and happy drinking! Pelican Brewing Company. Three out of five feathers (Good).

Pelicans 119

Pelicans India San Francisco Oregon 119

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Unlike other birds that drink one sip at the time and raise their heads to swallow, pigeons and sandgrouses drink like asses, lowering their beaks into the water and taking as much as they like. Rao Travel, and the post-conference bird tour by Arpit Deomurari. Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger. Acknowledgements.

India 225

India Birds Eagles Boars 225

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2021

Insects were held back by weird spring weather, but now the warmth returns and the birds are feasting on the late stirring bugs. June saw 8 beats get their birding boots on and share 90 checklists for your pleasure. Flaming June is busting out all over. Between them, they found 389 species in 5 countries.

Woodpeckers 247

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Niger 247

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger). The post Collaborative List – May 2020 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor). Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis). Gray Nightjar (Caprimulgus jotaka).

2020 152

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2011

Black Skimmers are another of those birds, like White-breasted Nuthatches , that people can’t help but like. A bird such as Rynchops niger is a testament to the marvels of evolution. When the bird bumps into, say, a small fish, the bill snaps shut and dinner is served. A word here about skimmer bills. … a.

Niger 176

Niger New York Asia Fish 176

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The icing on the cake has been getting to join this exceptional group of writers, and avian enthusiasts here on 10,000 Birds. In an effort to look back on the year, I have added, and deleted, written and scratched off, a list of birds that would represent my “Best Ten Birds” of 2016.

2016 100

2016 Grizzly Bear Puffins Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2011

If so, you’re not alone, it’s a common bird feeding question. It seems that goldfinches are so pretty they know they can afford to be a bit more finicky than other birds. This is a great rule of thumb for bird feeding period. With some seeds, birds will still eat it, not usually the case with Nyjer.

Burma 230

Burma Myanmar Ethiopia Niger 230

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2020

Between them they shared 63 checklists, spanning 5 countries and noted 231 species of birds. Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). The post Collaborative list – April 2020 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. 7 beats contributed this month. Graylag Goose (Anser anser). Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). Mute Swan (Cygnus olor).

2020 154

2020 Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds 154

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

8 countries were birded by 11 beats and I am delighted to include Faraaz and Trinidad and Tobago in those stats. 10,000 Birds has yet to take a stance on the developing situation between mainland China and Hong Kong. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger.

2020 155

2020 Blackbirds Sparrows Woodpeckers 155

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2012

It is commonly kept in captivity and has therefore established many feral populations world-wide originating from escaped / released cage birds. This is what happens when people choose their pet birds on visual factors alone without taking vocalizations into account. Very stupid thing to do.

Germany 246

Germany Netherlands Zoos Geese 246

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2013

The crucial factor limiting the maximum baggage is the transport of the entire German population to their new home in the central Saharan desert regions of southern Algeria, Mali and Niger by camel. Birds Germany magpies weather' Judging by the state of its plumage, it probably won’t mind some sunny days at last … . .

Algeria 147

Algeria 2013 Germany Mali 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 species. They have been waiting for the natural imperative that calls them outside and now the leash has been loosened. I hope that you have made it out too. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 201

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 201

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2013

Undoubtedly one of the most interesting aspects of Burney Falls for birders is that it is one of the few locations in California where nesting Black Swifts ( Cypseloides niger ) can be found. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park offers close viewing of these birds as well as interpretive signs throughout the park.

California 211

California North America Costa Rica Niger 211

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

It’s a wonder that any of the beats managed to get out and wave their binoculars at birds this July. Heatwaves, floods, lockdown, football and Olympics. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries.

Sparrows 245

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 245

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

493 Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. 496 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. To ring the changes the list has been through the “newest first” filter. 1 Rose-throated Becard – Pachyramphus aglaiae. 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis. 3 Muscovy Duck – Cairina moschata.

Woodpeckers 205

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 205

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Who remembers birding parties? With some of the beats locked down still, or again, the birding has been patchy. However, 10 beats from 7 countries were able to submit some 127 checklists containing 597 birds from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica). Nice distancing.

2020 175

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 175

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2018

Let the full time birding begin. While we have a bit of a deadline to get to Seattle, approximately 3000 miles north of here, we plan on making each driving day a short one, with a stop in some of the Baja’s best birding hotspots. let’s go find some birds! Now that work problem is out of the way….let’s

Ducks 115

Ducks Blackbirds Sparrows California 115

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 234

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 234

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Wherever you might be birding, please stay safe and keep those around you safe too. 165 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Wherever you might be birding, please stay safe and keep those around you safe too. 165 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui.

Woodpeckers 237

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 237

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

The trend at this time of year is a downturn in shared lists and birds reported, nevertheless, 12 (is this a record?) Our two newest contributors have shared from Mexico and China, bringing the countries birded this month (also including; Costa Rica, Greece, Serbia, USA, UK, India, UAE and New Zealand) to 10. 02 Jun 2019. 02 Jun 2019.

2019 120

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 120

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 157

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 157

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

14 countries were birded this month by 13 beats; a record participative effort! Southern Black-Tit – Melaniparus niger. Lake Panic Bird Hide. Lake Panic Bird Hide. Lake Panic Bird Hide. Lake Panic Bird Hide. Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver – Bubalornis niger. has reached 54. 22 Oct 2019.

2019 116

2019 China Battery Jamaica 116

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

During July, 11 beats birded 11 countries (USA, UK, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Japan, UAE, Mexico, China and Saudi Arabia) and submitted 82 checklists. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. The post Collaborative List – July 2019 appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

2019 119

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 119

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

Between them, they account for 315 birds. 41 Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. 87 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 41 Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. 87 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 41 Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. 87 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger.

2020 159

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 159

10,000 Birds

JUNE 5, 2021

Ebird still allows me the facility to collate the year list and feature the birds that were added to it during May. This may not be the high standard that you might expect from 10,000 Birds, but it’s what you are getting. The joy is that you get to read a completely random list of birds and try to guess where they are from.

Sparrows 229

Sparrows Niger Tigers Turtles 229

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Mike complains of a dearth of birds in his BBOTW post for the last weekend of August and I am sure that many of us know exactly how he feels. “Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. Those checklists contained 623 birds and brought the year list to 1676.

2020 150

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 150

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

I have a feeling that the birds will come, and I will laugh about how hard I tried to turn one up back in November. I’ve become somewhat accustomed to hearing the small flock in my neighborhood as I back my kid in the car for school, and every local patch I bird hosts a resident flock this winter. That’s fine by me.

North Carolina 146

North Carolina Niger 2008 Canada 146

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

October’s birds are listed below; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui. 188 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. October’s birds are listed below; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui. 188 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. They noted 719 species between them. 6 Mute Swan – Cygnus olor.

2020 289

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 289

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Imagine that, 13 lists per year where once there were only 12.

2020 217

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 217

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

7 countries (Costa Rica, China, USA, UK, Mexico, New Zealand and Serbia) were birded by 11 beats during October. They submitted 124 checklists for 671 species of bird. 337 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. This brings our all-time total to 4040. 1 Common Shelduck – Tadorna tadorna. 64 Blue Dacnis – Dacnis cayana.

2020 129

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 129

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2015

Black Tern ( Chlidonias niger ); Wakkerstroom, South Africa, 23 February. Grey Go-away-bird, or Grey Lourie ( Corythaixoides concolor ); Chobe NP, Botswana, 1 January. Birding 2015 year list Year List 2015' Kelp Gull, or Southern Black-backed Gull, (Larus dominicanus), St Lucia, South Africa, 27 January. CUCULIDAE (CUCKOOS).

2015 179

2015 South Africa Botswana Singapore 179

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

10,000 Birds’s collaborative list has not been entered to feature here, but if we did we choose to press our advantage of having beats strategically placed around the world, we would currently be in second place. The year has started well with 10 new birds from India, China, Hawaii, Mexico and Costa Rica. 01 Jan 2020.

2020 159

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 159

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The beats are famed for their inclusion on the nice side of the ledger and this month 9 of them shared 163 lists from 7 countries (Australia, Costa Rica, USA, UK, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) and accounted for 735 bird species. Mike doubled up with “smushed”, a new addition to the adjective list.

Sparrows 187

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 187

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

It’s September and time for birds to start their southerly journeys. Please remember to give migrating birds the space that they need. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. In an unusual turnaround during September, more birds were seen in USA than in Costa Rica. 28 May 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

The two most prolific contributors, Pat and Tom, have been sharing their birding space in Costa Rica. The beats have now contributed more checklists than birds. During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2018

May by numbers looked like this; 11 beats shared 194 lists and ticked 943 birds between us. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park / Shioiri Pond). Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Rototai Reserve. 01 Jan 2018. 24 May 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100