10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2013

We went to settle into our room, and since I had about an hour to kill before dinner, I took a quick walk around the property. I can hardly begin to describe the surreal experience that unfolded before me. It is truly a magical place, an experience like none other. Finally, we arrived at the Hotel Latrabjarg to check in.

Iceland 193

Iceland Puffins Europe Birds 193

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

Eagle-eyed Pat spotted a Lesser Black-backed Gull in nonbreeding plumage and other birders that week noted a Thayer’s Gull (which we may have seen too–I mean, who expects Iceland Gull in April?). This was the High Island Experience, I was told. Anahuac NWR–Skillern Tract. It was amazing.

Houston 219

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 219

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MAY 8, 2012

Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills. They have even been known to kill children who have been incautious enough to approach too closely. They also prey on frogs and crabs.

Africa 243

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 243