10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

And it raises a question: if all the birds are having a party over there, am I in the wrong spot? Brazil (1753 / 1832). Ecuador (1590 / 1641). Peru (1807 / 1761). And where all those birds are? Map by BirdLife International. Uganda (987 / 1083). Kenya (1034 / 1153). South Africa (755 / 842). Botswana (529 / 577).

Sri Lanka 257

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We were in the remote Amazonian forests and not a sound was to be heard except for the rhythmical dripping of water from the raised paddles. I was as quiet as a church mouse, waked the camera and let the lens rest on my lap. Do you hear that song?” At first nothing. Then I heard it. But still new species are found.

Solomon Islands 216

Solomon Islands Ecuador Colombia Brazil 216

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. Michael Kessler, born in Peru and currently working in Switzerland, has researched birds, plants, and overall biodiversity in Bolivia and South America, and, his bio says, fulfilled a lifelong dream by contributing his artwork.

Bolivia 172

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 172