10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. Great White Pelican is not just the name of a non-existent glam-rock band but also of a bird species. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 28 Aug 2016.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Little Cormorant – Phalacrocorax niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 15 Feb 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

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. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Greater Antillean Grackle – Quiscalus niger. Little Cormorant – Phalacrocorax niger.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Greater Antillean Grackle – Quiscalus niger. Sandwich Tern – Thalasseus sandvicensis.

2016 122

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 122

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Little Cormorant – Phalacrocorax niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 15 Feb 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Little Cormorant – Phalacrocorax niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 15 Feb 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100