10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Up the dirt track next to a hilltop church is not particularly productive at this time of year. For longest lists, go there in May when migrants are still passing while the local breeders are active and visible. At the end of the causeway and up Mt. Devas , one Cirl Bunting disappeared in the foliage, followed by a Mistle Thrush.

Greece 252

Greece Pelicans Geese Breeding 252

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

It is predominantly a wetland bird and most productive larger wetlands and lakes of Africa will support a population of these large, hulking birds that hang around the shallows searching for fish, waterbird nestlings and anything else remotely edible. Its name comes from Arabic, meaning a Dervish with supernatural powers.

Africa 243

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 243

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) In the case of Acorn Woodpeckers, they are cooperative breeders (as with many other polygynandrous species), which seems to predispose species to polygynandry.

2011 217

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 217

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In consumer products, sometimes small sizes are only on offer to make the customer feel better about going for something bigger. The beautiful Red-bearded Bee-eater differs from most other bee-eaters in that it is not a colonial breeder but rather nests solitary or in pairs ( source ). And now for something completely different.

Woodpeckers 217

Woodpeckers Birds Eggs India 217