10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

After securing our passage, I patiently waited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience to a place we have never been and lacked any knowledge of, we were in for a complete surprise. The seal hunters accidentally introduced mice to Marion, as was the case for many islands around the world. Salvin’s Prion.

South Africa 261

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 261

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Many get their birds from breeders. Many general and master falconers with wild birds will also let them go after a few hunting seasons, especially if they are good hunters to give them a shot at spreading their genes in the wild. Falconers can trap any bird of prey any time they want.

Wisconsin 235

Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 235

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2013

Joseph Chiera is a Masters student in Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College in NYC and a “somewhat newbie” to birding. I can hardly begin to describe the surreal experience that unfolded before me. It is truly a magical place, an experience like none other. Patience, thus, is key.

Iceland 182

Iceland Puffins Europe Birds 182