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. The story is similar for the Red-breasted Parakeet – native and Near Threatened in Thailand and surrounding countries, but with an established breeding population in Singapore, quite likely established from escapees.

Singapore 209

Singapore Birds Zebras Feral 209

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The Jewel Hunter is heavily laced with Gooddie’s particular brand of broad ironic humor, and I did enjoy that, but I would have traded about 10 percent for a little more insight into the unexpected outcomes of his experience. Dale Forbes wrote that there are Only 5 pairs Gurney’s Pitta left in Thailand last June.

Hunters 186

Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 186

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2024

I don’t remember where I first learned about Elizabeth Gould–possibly when I was birding Doi Angkhang, Thailand and saw a stunning little bird named Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird–but I have been fascinated by her story and her art for the past five years. but not too large, and not overwhelmingly heavy.

Australia 177

Australia Birds Europe Collecting 177