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. Temple Owls.

Louisville 156

Louisville Bald Eagle Kansas Oregon 156

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Sometimes they show up in February if we get hints of an early spring, along with Turkey Vultures, Killdeer, Red-winged Blackbirds, and a few other eager and opportunistic early migrants. But it’s more often the case that I see my first-of-year Great Blue Heron in late March or even early April.

Seattle 113

Seattle Washington New York City Kansas 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2013

First, we were on a schedule that, while not tight, did involve being in Kansas City before nightfall. Red-winged Blackbirds and Starlings around the Arch were panting and flocking to the water features like Saharan castaways.

Sparrows 164

Sparrows St. Louis Kansas City Kansas 164

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. Unicolored Blackbird – Agelasticus cyanopus. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives. Rusty Blackbird – Euphagus carolinus. Eurasian Blackbird – Turdus merula. Yellow-headed Blackbird – Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113