10,000 Birds
APRIL 3, 2023
Chinese Blackbird s are among the most common birds in the Shanghai compound where I live (and where fortunately this year I am not actually locked in, a contrast to the situation one year ago). It was my impression that they are thriving here, and a very recent (2023) paper confirms that indeed Chinese Blackbirds do well in cities.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 9, 2022
If I was an ornithologist aiming for a grant, I would now definitely highlight the need for more research on this topic. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior. These birds have too much taste.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Brewer’s Blackbirds often joined the hordes of Red-winged Blackbirds flitting in and out of the taller grasses and few shrubs. Research indicates that this decline can be tempered by management of cattle grazing practices, preventing growth of shrubs and trees and the invasion of non-native plants.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2018
Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Tricolored Heron – Egretta tricolor. 01 Jan 2018.
10,000 Birds
MAY 6, 2018
Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. 01 Jan 2018.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 7, 2018
Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives. Rusty Blackbird – Euphagus carolinus. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula.
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