10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Birders know that the pairing of farms and birds represents more than mere bucolic romance – it’s a match borne out of a real avian dependence on these man-made landscapes. And of course, there are Cattle Egrets ( Bubulcus ibis ) and several species of cowbirds that rarely stray too far from livestock.

Vermont 120

Vermont Belgium Farming Europe 120

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In North American birding, east versus west is the most basic geographic division of the continent. It’s easy for West Coast birders to covet the variety of wood-warblers back east, while eastern birders may lament the dearth of hummingbird species on their side of the continent. Of course, reading field guides breeds jealousy.

Pelicans 113

Pelicans India Vermont San Diego 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2012

It was something like his fifth attempt at the bird. That made me wonder why someone would put so much energy into a species that is regular in New York and not a lifer. Birders are confused – is Anthony doing a big year or is he just a birding machine? Good reasons to stay local regardless of records and the like.

New York 176

New York Stray Vermont Marine Life 176