10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Wikipedia has a paragraph on their interesting mating system : “Home ranges are occupied by breeding groups of 3 or 4 males with 3 or 4 females. When seen from the right angle, the females are quite attractive as well. I do not have a strong opinion on rosefinch ID, though looking at some photos online, I think she is right.

China 181

China Birds Sheep Monkeys 181

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

I was fortunate to spend time scanning open fields, wetlands, and the inlet separating Hong Kong from China with this large group of friendly and avid avian observers. What is a day of birding without scanning malodorous mud, right? Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. Monkey at a monastery.

2014 207

2014 Eagles Asia Groups 207

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

The causes were the usual reasons for island extinction—deforestation by both humans and invasive plants that crowded out native plants, hunting, and invasive rats, mongoose, monkeys, and, of course, feral cats. You’re read or seen Jurassic Park , right? (No We really are better off with extinct Dodos.

Mauritius 101

Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 101