10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

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. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries.

Sparrows 254

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 254

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives.

2020 157

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 157

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 118 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 251 Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 253 Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. 281 Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. 284 Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus.

2020 162

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 162

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

70 Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. 71 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 77 Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 152 Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. 248 Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. 312 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

2020 183

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 183

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

Here they are; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis 3 Snow Goose – Anser caerulescens 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser 5 Brant – Branta bernicla 6 Barnacle Goose – Branta leucopsis 7 Canada Goose – Branta canadensis 8 Mute Swan – Cygnus olor 9 Black (..)

Woodpeckers 156

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 156

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2017

There was a Short-toed Eagle ahead, taking flight to be replaced by another ST Eagle. A few Lesser Kestrels by the dyke wall, then a Black-eared Wheatear at some cattle fencing. Immediately north of it I found another Short-toed Eagle and a very cooperative close-range Long-legged Buzzard. Lesser Kestrel.

Greece 198

Greece Killing Pelicans Eagles 198

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species.

Woodpeckers 213

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 213

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

156 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 168 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. 173 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 376 Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 444 Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. 456 Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus.

Sparrows 218

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 218

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

A vast congregation of Bald Eagles kept watch over a herd of cattle about to calve, up to seven in a single tree — no doubt awaiting delicious placentas. A second Prairie Falcon just up the road – this one a young male – gave even better, closer looks. It was truly a fantastic bird-of-prey day.

Bald Eagle 178

Bald Eagle Falcons Geese Montana 178

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula). Chinese Blackbird (Turdus mandarinus). Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). Melodious Blackbird (Dives dives). Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea).

2020 154

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103. Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103.

Sparrows 245

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 245

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 25, 2018

The sub-adult Bald Eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) below was photographed from the same blind. Check out this image of a Great Egret ( Ardea alba ), Snowy Egret ( Egretta thula ) and Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) together. I hope you enjoy it. Click on photos for full sized images.

Wildlife 101

Wildlife Sacramento Bald Eagle Falcons 101

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

189 Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. 251 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 308 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 346 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 374 Brewer’s Blackbird – Euphagus cyanocephalus. 381 Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives.

Woodpeckers 218

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 218

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 160

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 160

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2021

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus; Tirimbina, 9-Jan. Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus; Tirimbina, 9-Jan. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Snowy Egret – Egretta thula; Tirimbina, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 166

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 166

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 239 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 240 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 525 Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 603 Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. 615 Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus.

2020 294

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 294

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list. As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list.

2020 237

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 237

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Yellow-hooded Blackbird – Chrysomus icterocephalus. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Brewer’s Blackbird – Euphagus cyanocephalus. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

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.

2020 230

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 230

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The life list reached 4052 this month. The life list reached 4052 this month.

Sparrows 197

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 197

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Several species, all more or less annual winter visitors from the western United States, also made an appearance: Western Tanager, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Western Kingbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and Rufous/Allen’s Hummingbird. Cattle Egret: 133. Bald Eagle: 6. Red-winged Blackbird: 962. Yellow-headed Blackbird: 1.

Miami 169

Miami 2015 United States Birds 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

201 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 227 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 487 Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 492 Chinese Blackbird – Turdus mandarinus. 585 Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus. 590 Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives.

Woodpeckers 193

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 193

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2014

Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ); Lahad Datu, Borneo, 1 January. A mess of egrets in Kota Kinabalu (Great, Intermediate, Little and Cattle). ACCIPITRIDAE (HAWKS, EAGLES AND ALLIES). ACCIPITRIDAE (HAWKS, EAGLES AND ALLIES). Crested Serpent Eagle ( Spilornis cheela ); Danum Valley, Borneo, 1 January.

2014 150

2014 New Zealand Singapore Rhinoceros 150

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black-chested Snake-Eagle – Circaetus pectoralis. Banded Snake-Eagle – Circaetus cinerascens. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. 02 Dec 2019. 22 Dec 2019.

2019 179

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 179

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2014

About an hour before sunset we visit the “Parc Ornithologique Pont de Gau” to enjoy the flamingos and search for the park’s two specieals, Moustached Warbler and Greater Spotted Eagle, successfully! Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis : Camargue, Provence, France, 2 Jan. Jan 3 : We spend the day at Nimes – no birding.

2014 145

2014 France Germany Indonesia 145

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Wedge-tailed Eagle – Aquila audax. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. White-bellied Sea-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucogaster. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Lago de Cuitzeo. 01 Jan 2020.

2020 162

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 162

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus; Lands in Love, 12-Jan. Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus; Silencio wetland, 12-Jan. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan. Snowy Egret – Egretta thula; Sarapiqui, 8-Jan.

Costa Rica 167

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 167

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Rusty Blackbird – Euphagus carolinus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ankeny NWR–Eagle Marsh. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Martial Eagle – Polemaetus bellicosus. African Hawk-Eagle – Aquila spilogaster. Brown Snake-Eagle – Circaetus cinereus.

2019 120

2019 China Battery Jamaica 120

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus. Lago de Cuitzeo. 01 Jul 2019.

2019 121

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 121

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Black-breasted Snake-Eagle – Circaetus pectoralis. Brown Snake-Eagle – Circaetus cinereus. Changeable Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus limnaeetus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Cutler Wetlands.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Short-toed Snake-Eagle – Circaetus gallicus. Martial Eagle – Polemaetus bellicosus. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Tawny Eagle – Aquila rapax. Long-crested Eagle – Lophaetus occipitalis. Crowned Eagle – Stephanoaetus coronatus. 26 Nov 2019. 26 Nov 2019.

2019 142

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 142

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. Wedge-tailed Eagle – Aquila audax. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Sacramento 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. Booted Eagle – Hieraaetus pennatus. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-bellied Sea-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucogaster. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives.

2020 157

2020 Sanctuary Australia Sparrows 157

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Short-toed Snake-Eagle – Circaetus gallicus. Changeable Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus limnaeetus. Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus alboniger. Rufous-bellied Eagle – Lophotriorchis kienerii. 15 Jan 2019.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives. Bonelli’s Eagle – Aquila fasciata. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. European Starling – Sturnus vulgaris.

2019 122

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 122

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

Unicolored Blackbird – Agelasticus cyanopus. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Changeable Hawk-Eagle – Nisaetus limnaeetus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Tawny Eagle – Aquila rapax.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Crested Serpent-Eagle – Spilornis cheela. Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. Steppe Eagle – Aquila nipalensis. Imperial Eagle – Aquila heliaca. Wedge-tailed Eagle – Aquila audax. White-bellied Sea-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucogaster.

2016 128

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 128