10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. The source of this ranking, BirdLife International, lists Bolivia as currently having 1,439 bird species, including 18 breeding endemics. Plate 97: Andean and partly Andean antshrikes, illustrated by Oscar Tintaya.

Bolivia 168

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 168

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2014

I got to see a beautiful female and owlet on a trip to a secret nest location near Howard Prairie Lake (human-made nest structures have enhanced local breeding for these huge owls whose nest success is boosted to 83% on artificial platforms vs. 66% at natural sites). I also blogged about that dreamy day.

2014 183

2014 Costa Rica South Africa Birds 183

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

I will, of course, gather those responses and use them in a blog post, so make sure you indicate in your email if you want your full name used (and if you have a blog include the URL so I can link it). As promised, one winner has been chosen at random from all entries that [.] Thanks for visiting! The proposal from U.S.

Brazil 177

Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 177