10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2011

This time a few years ago I attended an ornithological conference in Kaikoura, and the day afterwards we went out to see the many seabirds that come in close to the shore there.

Albatross 209

Albatross New Zealand South America Breeders 209

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

It’s one of the most beloved birds in many cultures across its wide range, appearing in ancient Egyptian art, the Torah and the Quran (in the former, the Book of Leviticus describes it as an unclean bird that should not be eaten), and in Persian poetry in Mantiq al tayr ( The Conference of the Birds ) by the medieval Sufi poet Farid al-Din `Attar.

2017 117

2017 Portugal Rabbits Europe 117

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Hannah is also a proud woman birder who advocates for others through her own podcast ( Women Birders (Happy Hour) ) and participation in activities, such as the Champions of the Flyway and the International Conference for Women Birders. This is Hannah’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds. Hannah and Erik ready to see some birds!

South Africa 263

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 263

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2015

But I cannot notice the breeder #2! Several Whinchat and Eurasian Skylark territories around, a Common Raven’s nest on a high voltage pylon, one Northern Lapwing in flight, a bush-top Red-backed Shrike , and singing Marsh Warbler in riverside vegetation. It is somewhere in those willows. Still, it’s a new bird for my country list.

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Europe Serbia Russia Breeding 248