10,000 Birds
AUGUST 17, 2017
In my homeland, some 800 km / 500 mi further north, these ducks are common on migration but very rare in the breeding season and I realized that these are my first young birds – ever. What is killing them? Yet, what is killing the birds of Lake Karla? Ferruginous Duck – Aythya nyroca 2. Practicalities. Best seasons.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 27, 2021
That unwanted yet predictable final bit of killing cold weather was and is why most of the colorful insectivores, the true birds of summer, remained far to the south until May. It was one last rebuttal from winter before finally being pushed back to the north by the growing winds of summer.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 2, 2011
She ate everything from Rock Pigeons to caterpillars, earthworms to Brewer’s Blackbirds, but her staple diet consisted of plump, toothy, charismatic, and abundant Pocket Gophers. During the meal she was mobbed by several blackbirds and an American Robin. Patch was focused and deliberate, consistent and inventive.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 21, 2014
Red-winged Blackbird singing at the Great Vly. While I was disappointed by the lack of rails and bitterns I was pleased to see several species of ducks, lots of early migrant passerines, and a couple of other cool species. Though the Wood Duck at the top of this post might be more gaudy the Blue-winged Teal were more cooperative.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Lucky and his instructor were successful in bluffing this particular bear, yet the very next year in the same area, Hoshino was killed by a Brown Bear. Brewer’s blackbird, Euphagus cyanocephalus. Mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos. Red-winged blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus. Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Also on the ground you’ll see your first Finsch’s Duck. This attractive relative of Australia’s Maned Duck is the most common duck you’ll see on the tour, but visitors always love seeing them and their ubiquity doesn’t detract from their attractiveness. It certainly has no known relatives.
10,000 Birds
JULY 4, 2022
When juvenile Chinese Blackbirds want to get an alcoholic drink at a bar, they usually blacken their yellow gape flanges in order to look older. The one for bird photographers (a Spot-billed Duck ) is shown below. This one was on its own and thus allowed me to get relatively close. Sometimes it works. Help is appreciated.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
198 
Let's personalize your content