10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

Finally in 1799, the first visitors on this volcanic land were a group of French seal hunters who were after the fur seals that can be found hauled out on the beaches for fur and oil, which almost wiped out the local population of the species. None of the three voyagers made landfall due to poor weather and dangerous conditions.

South Africa 261

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 261

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Crowned Hornbill is among those hornbills in which during incubation the female seals herself into a tree cavity using her own droppings. Greater Flamingos are considered cooperative breeders as fledglings are raised in a creche, in which large numbers of young are watched by multiple non-breeding adult greater flamingos.

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Audubon’s Hog Island Audubon Camp attracts birders of all skills levels every summer and Acadia National Park, Monhegan Island, Machias Seal Island, and Scarborough Marsh are nationally known birding hotspots. There are 461 species on the Maine checklist.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 186

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And whether the return is a permanent one or not remains to be seen as those factors sealing my fate as a regular contributor are still binding me to this day. You know, cavity breeders. Well folks, it’s been a while. Nevertheless, I felt it was time for a new post.

Germany 172

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 172