10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here in Mexico, I can almost always count on Black Vultures and Turkey Vultures to pad each outing’s list by two species. Occasionally I have been lucky enough to see Lesser Yellow-headed Vultures in tropical Mexico. Zone-tailed Hawks , however, are very fond of fresh meat. And how do they get this fresh meat?

Turkey 214

Turkey California Condor Mexico Meat 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2018

I had to work my way past this to get involved in the story and reach the meat of the matter. But like many a tough nut to crack, the meat was worth it. He addresses this task with humble determination rather than florid drama, to the point that at times I lost track of how many species he had yet to see.

Meat 102

Meat United States Reptiles Canada 102

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. The Wild Turkey was used as a food source by Native Americans throughout its range, as far as I know, but in Central Mexico, it was domesticated by horticultural people.

Turkey 211

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 211

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.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147