10,000 Birds

APRIL 18, 2020

She should have bailed but, game gel that she is, took a huge leap, slipped and spread-eagled on landing. Lady Helen’s thundering progress kicked up the turf and brought opportunities for our resident Eurasian Blackbirds. She had already scored 8 faults and a refusal by the time she reached the water.

Birds 169

Birds Blackbirds Game Eagles 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2013

Among the “First Four” games, the LIU-Brooklyn Blackbirds faced the squad from James Madison University. At least one local European Starling decided to cheer on the Blackbirds at University of Dayton Arena in Ohio, flying around the court and even touching down on the hardwood before perching in the rafters.

Louisville 163

Louisville Bald Eagle Kansas Oregon 163

10,000 Birds

MAY 18, 2023

After several game drives, once again we are at the front gate of the Gir National Park in the state of Gujarat. A little bit further, while watching a large Sambar wallowing in the mudbath, Manoj points our attention to a Crested Honey Buzzard on one and a Changeable Hawk-Eagle on another tree.

India 147

India Lions Boars Mammals 147

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2013

After several game drives, once again we are at the front gate of the Gir National Park in the state of Gujarat. A little bit further, while watching a large Sambar wallowing in the mudbath, Manoj points our attention to a Crested Honey Buzzard on one and a Changeable Hawk-Eagle on another tree. Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus.

Lions 236

Lions India Mammals Boars 236

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Way, way back, during our inuagural game of Gone Birding , my friend Molly developed a theory of birds. Most of them were pretty good in the Owl-Duck-Pigeon range, but they got bogged down when trying to make the leap from a study skin to a particular page of the field guide for, say, a blackbird or a sparrow. In the U.S.,

Montana 162

Montana Bald Eagle Owls Ducks 162

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2011

And although the single Bald Eagle we spotted just outside the park was probably more interested in fish, they are known to enjoy fawn as well, when they can carry it. To my disappointment the biggest and most visible species I saw was the introduced Common (Ring-necked) Pheasant , and my first lifer was the equally introduced Gray Partridge.

Rattlesnake 164

Rattlesnake Bald Eagle Mules Mammals 164