10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Breeding groups typically occupy territories of around 8 hectares and consist of a breeding pair and one or two helpers. Another highlight is the eyrie of a pair of Verreaux’s or Black Eagles , one of the handsomest eagles on the planet! And then there are the Ground Woodpeckers !

South Africa 254

South Africa Penguins Birds Africa 254

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Furthermore we have another very special stork-like bird, the regal Shoebill , previously known as the Whale-headed Stork but now placed in its own family. Sometimes they have to protect their catches from piratic African Fish Eagles who swoop down as soon as they that see a Saddle-bill has successfully caught a fish.

Africa 249

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 249

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2013

Being technically outside the summer tourism season, one can enjoy the somewhat less expensive travel and hotel costs, less crowded venues, great weather and nearly endless daylight—and of course many birds migrating and beginning the breeding/nesting season! I can hardly begin to describe the surreal experience that unfolded before me.

Iceland 207

Iceland Puffins Europe Birds 207

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2017

1) Dusky Eagle-Owl. There’s a lot of good birding to be done at the Taj Mahal: Rose-Ringed Parakeets and Red-vented Bulbuls on the grounds; Painted Storks and Pied Avocets along the Yumana River, seen from the Taj terrace; Booted Eagles and Black Kites flying overhead. 2) Plum-headed Parakeet. 4) Small Pratincole. 6) Garganey.

2016 118

2016 India Ducks Birds 118