10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2019

And I didn’t pay enough attention because one very dark eagle flew by at the same time, an adult Greater Spotted Eagle. These globally threatened raptors breed from Ukraine eastward through Siberia and only a few come to overwinter here. Two hundred yards further, we found another Greater Spotted Eagle!

Geese 151

Geese Serbia Birds Estonia 151

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2022

The HBW allows itself a rare moment of dry humor when discussing the sounds of the species: “Most vocalizations of this species are harsh and unmusical. ” The Latin species name caudatus does not really mean much – just that it has a tail. Thanks for pointing that out. Feel free to submit your vote.

Swaziland 147

Swaziland Landlord Birds Sweden 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2024

She packed her bags, waved her family goodbye, and left for Sweden. I flew to Copenhagen, picked up my rental drakkar and drove across the Øresund bridge to Sweden. This one on birding in Skåne claims that “ in winter, golden eagles, buzzards and werewolves are often seen ”. They bought a wee house and lived happily ever after.

Sweden 130

Sweden Geese Portugal Minnesota 130