10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2013

A breeding bird atlas is a special kind of book. For the nature lovers and birders who participate in breeding bird surveys, the atlas represents hours, often hundreds of hours, of volunteer time spent within a community of citizen scientists doing what they love, observing birds. So, what exactly does a breeding bird atlas contain?

Pennsylvania 240

Pennsylvania Breeding Birds Sparrows 240

10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2012

Largely because of the same reason this past summer was a such a good year for Snowy Owls , resulting in a huge irruption of them into the south, we are seeing huge numbers of Arctic Hares this spring. And while I haven’t made it over their yet I hope to before they disperse into breeding territories.

Rabbits 220

Rabbits Breeding Litter Raised 220

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Even a big trip to Canada, though it turned up many other delightful species ( Boreal Owl , anyone?) They moved around a lot, but I would say there were at least thirty and maybe up to fifty individuals, in a variety of plumages that seemed to speak of a successful breeding season. When I went back the next day, they were still there.

Pythons 191

Pythons Litter Montana 2006 191

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

Many of you in the south are enjoying great sightings of Snowy Owls ( Bubo scandiacus ) this winter. Everywhere on Facebook I see friends and acquaintance posting photos of Snowy Owls , and or status updates on how they’ve succeeded or failed in their search for reported birds. Why is that? Did I mention they’re fast?

Owls 245

Owls Fox Oklahoma Soreing 245

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JANUARY 3, 2017

1) Dusky Eagle-Owl. But the best was when we were gathering at the gatehouse to leave (many of us still taking Taj selfies) and a sister birder casually asked if I’d seen the Dusky Eagle-Owl. Seeing this giant, awkward yet majestic bird walk through the densely littered landscape was a surreal experience. (4) 6) Garganey.

2016 114

2016 India Ducks Birds 114