10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2024

These lands support countless birds, either year-round, as migratory stopovers, or as breeding grounds. In fact, the overwhelming majority of federal land is in just 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). But what else should birders know?

Virgin Islands 209

Virgin Islands Alaska United States Endangered Species 209

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2022

Jonathan is originally from San Blas on Mexico’s west coast, a birder’s paradise I have yet to visit. Snowy Plovers also breed half an hour north of my home, so we have those in common. I met Jonathan because his mother-in-law lives here in Morelia, and when he visits her, we sometimes find a space to bird together.

San Diego 250

San Diego Turtles Mexico Sparrows 250

10,000 Birds

MAY 15, 2011

We’ll see… But there is one more thing to do for Wood-Warbler Week, and that is to figure out what wood-warbler is represented in the Wood-Warbler Week logo, which was created by my wonderful sister-in-law, Stephanie Chung. What species is shown? Below is the logo. Leave your best guess in the comments.

United States 155

United States South America 2011 2012 155

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

So, for example, Essay #15, “Individual Variation,” uses Herring Gulls to introduce the concept that one species, even one species at a specific age, can vary widely in appearance. John Schmitt, who illustrated Raptors of Mexico and Central America amongst many other books and magazine articles.

Birds 115

Birds North America Breeding America 115

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Our daughter and son-in-law, who also lived in front of the church, went to a party the same night. In fact, it is a perfect name, since this species has a clearly rolled “r” sound in the middle of its call. While some American Kestrels breed in central Mexico, most are migratory. cuerpoRRUÍN! cuerpoRRUÍN!”

Mexico 278

Mexico Family Laws Ducks 278

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. Reintroduction efforts expanded to Arizona in 1996, and later, to the Baja California peninsula in Mexico.

California Condor 104

California Condor Oregon California Zoos 104

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits. Treaties trump state laws. ©2023, Donna L. Congress and Senate who recognized the need to protect the birds.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147