10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

In the 70s, with the survival of the species in jeopardy, the entire wild population was captured and brought into a captive breeding program in southern California. And when you think about it, that seems right. Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Black Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice.

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California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 180

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

There were birders from a wide cross-section of the United States: Colorado, Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, Wyoming, Washington State, Pennsylvania, New York State, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida. And so, I went on the American Birding Association Safari to South Africa. I’m sure there are states that I missed, but you get the idea.

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South Africa Africa Leopards Penguins 253

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing. The refuge is already open to sport fishing. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

That’s right, there is another Beat Writer at 10,000 Birds! He attended Iowa State University where he earned his B.S. We are pleased to announce that such a stellar crew of scribes has yet another impressively talented member interpreting the natural world for the readers of 10,o00 Birds. Over time the hobby grew into a career.

Brazil 160

Brazil Venezuela Iowa Guatemala 160