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Lest we Forget – BP Oil Spill 2010

10,000 Birds

Oil begins to wash up on the beaches throughout May and June of 2010 May 6, 2010 Oil washes ashore on the Chandeleur Islands off the Louisiana coast, an important nesting and breeding area for many bird species. June 4, 2010 Oil washes up on barrier islands and beaches from Louisiana to Florida.

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South Florida Specialties Birding

10,000 Birds

Of course, I contacted Carlos Sanchez , alleged south Florida birder extraordinaire, to maximize the returns on what time I could spend. We immediately headed to an undisclosed location where Carlos had breeding Mangrove Cuckoos staked out. It was the first of many problems with Carlos’s guiding. What is it with this guy?

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