10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2020

The simple answer is monetary gain, there is a global black market for these items, regardless of the species’ vulnerability for extinction. And, some background on those laws, both in the United Kingdom and the United States. Back to Lendrum–McWilliam interviews him. And, it’s here where that story ends.

Falcons 210

Falcons United Kingdom Zimbabwe Eggs 210

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

are up next, with a wonderful Australian species: It is very hard to choose a Best Bird of the Year any year. The male of this species has a royal blue throat, a white chest and rump, and a long v-shaped tail with intermittent white patches that makes it looks like part of it are floating in space. Clare (and Grant!) How cool is that?

2020 232

2020 Birds Germany Costa Rica 232

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

The law of diminishing returns brings the inevitability of repeat sightings and has checked the momentum of the combined beats’ list for June. Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. 22 May 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100