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?). Multitudes, hundreds of Brown Pelicans and Terns–Least, Common, Foster’s, Sandwich, Royal, and Caspian.

Houston 201

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 201

10,000 Birds

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. They are also attracted by fires and can gather in thousands.

Africa 233

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 233

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The eagle-owls of the genus Bubo are all called “Uhu“. As a rule of thumb, with quite a number of exceptions, if the species sports feathery ears and is not an eagle-owls, it’s an “Eule“. Hunting in Germany is a very traditional pursuit and thus has a very specific and complex code of conduct.

Germany 172

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 172