10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2020

My office closed early and my husband works alone in the woods, so we sheltered in place fairly early and avoided exposure. And yet, I miss my family and friends, and grieve for those around the world who are not as lucky as I have been. In terms of COVID-19’s effects on my life, I am currently one of the lucky ones.

Birds 238

Birds Blackbirds Shelters Wildlife 238

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Turdus “Blacky&# Merula sat near the trunk of the small evergreen in the backyard that was his territory’s centre, hunkered down and head tucked in to shelter from the rain. It sheltered him, it haunted him, and it set his thoughts adrift, to the warmth of spring and the family he had. All were long gone.

Blackbirds 154

Blackbirds Germany Shelters Rodents 154

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2019

For many grassland species, our vast expanses of tilled and plowed fields, orchards and vineyards, pastures and rangeland offer an abundance of convenient food and shelter – and some bolder birds even wander indoors to find these things in our barns and stables.

Vermont 121

Vermont Belgium Farming Europe 121

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

This outstanding member of the wattlebird family is unique among songbirds in having different shaped beaks for each of the sexes. We’ll also keep our eyes open for several members of the New Zealand wren family. The sheltered bays of the Coromandel are home to another endemic, the Southern Merganser. Laughing Owl.

New Zealand 211

New Zealand Ducks Australia Mountain Goats 211