Breeding Eggs Species Tigers 
10,000 Birds
MARCH 21, 2024
Being a westerner — raised in California, and now living in western Mexico — I was perhaps most excited about the migratory birds that breed in eastern North America. This was only my fourth encounter with the species (all on the east side). Although, truth be told, this species does seem to be a rarity in Tabasco.)
10,000 Birds
MAY 28, 2020
May is also a good time for herons and egrets, as they are in their full breeding plumage. Understandably, after all the trouble of incubating the eggs. A Tiger Shrike – as always – looks very stylish. Lesser Coucal breeds in Nanhui, coastal Shanghai. Chinese Pond Heron. Great Egret. Black-crowned Night Heron.
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10,000 Birds
JUNE 8, 2023
It is kind of rare to see a Fairy Pitta during Shanghai’s spring migration as those passing through are all adults rather than inexperienced chicks, and they are in a rush getting to their breeding grounds – but I was lucky. This should not be a problem in Shanghai as the pitta has not been reported to breed here.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
For this reason, the species is evaluated as Vulnerable.” The Rufous-tailed Robin used to be called Swinhoe’s Robin but apparently, somebody decided that there were already too many bird species (6, according to the HBW) named after him. The Eurasian Hobby was another notable raptor of the month. They were missed.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Some other members of the shrike family were a bit less testosterone-driven at Nanhui – like this Bull-headed Shrike … … this rather attractive-looking Tiger Shrike … … or one of the many Brown Shrikes passing through Nanhui on migration. I would only be that confident after at least 3 beers …).
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The ongoing destruction of Nanhui, where the species can frequently be seen on migration, certainly will not help. Judging from the facial expression of this White-shouldered Starling , I would rather not have an annoyed bird of this species as a roommate. The species has reversed sex roles, with the males doing the incubating.
10,000 Birds
MAY 25, 2023
Note to other species: better do not rely on mature primary forests, as this may lead to extinction. This says more about my inability to differentiate between warbler species than about the rarity of the bird – but the bird was kindly singing. Also, do not smoke as it is not good for your health. What’s next?
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