10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2013

The survival of songbirds depends in part upon eliminating illegal hunting. That means passing over the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East, where you’re liable to get shot, trapped, or otherwise hunted. Photo by David Guttenfelder, courtesy of National Geographic ). Plentovich, courtesy of the U.S.

Cambodia 145

Cambodia Slaughter Slaughtered Cyprus 145

10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2022

I was just thinking that tailorbird might be a good brand name for a cheap line of men’s clothing. Lesser Whistling Ducks are “not threatened by hunting as they are not considered good to eat” ( Wikipedia ). In Singapore, Common Redshanks mostly drink Tiger Beer. Lucky ducks.

Singapore 240

Singapore Birds Zebras Feral 240

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 27, 2019

As it sits right now, I will lose most of the month of September to house projects, and two different weddings out of the state of Arizona, but who knows, maybe I can find some cools birds in other states for a change! We saw a total of 7 Mississippi Kites, and these three birds were hunting on the Pima County side of the line.

Arizona 125

Arizona Tucson Mississippi Nashville 125

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

A mozzie bites me, so I take the “Expedition Plus Insect Repellent” from my rucksack (when I think about it now, any local brand would probably be equally efficient, but they lack the word “expedition” which immediately turns you into a proper explorer) and start spraying my hands and neck. He has earned his tip.

Tigers 254

Tigers India Killing 2012 254

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2024

Then again, why would anyone name a bird after a botanist, let alone one I only just made up right now? In the right light, the male Common Pheasant can look ridiculously attractive. I should also point out that contrary to popular belief, the Common Starling is not named after Edward Common (1858-1892), the English botanist.

Birds 210

Birds Research Science Europe 210