10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2012

Though it was well-known to the Native American populations that shared its space, the black-footed ferret was overlooked by Lewis and Clark and all subsequent Euro-American expeditions, remaining officially unknown to science until John James Audubon, his sons, and the Rev. But the ferrets kept dying. But this is real life.

Ferrets 180

Ferrets South Dakota Wyoming Captive Animal 180

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker in particular is a species I would like to get much better photos of. For quite a few birders visiting Wuyuan, the main reason is to see the Blue-crowned Laughingthrush. While the female is less hidden, sadly, it is also less attractive. Such a cute bird deserves a better representation.

China 147

China Birds Breeders Species 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Males of this species are more brightly colored in their non-breeding winter plumage. In 1996, several pipit specimens were collected for DNA analysis and it turned out that there was not one, but two new species to science in this sample! My final bird for this post is another of my favorites, the Ground Woodpecker.

South Africa 215

South Africa Lesotho Africa Swaziland 215