10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2013

Speaking of birds in nests, five Chilean Flamingo chicks who were raised by a human “surrogate dad” at a British wildlife center have now graduated to joining the adults in the center’s colony. The hope is that their presence while inspire the grown-ups to breeding success. That’s because it’s pink !

Michigan 148

Michigan Chile Tennessee North America 148

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Written by Mark Avery, Conservation Director for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for nearly 13 years, this book explores the reasons for the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon from the point of view of the outsider. Or the destruction of the forests, food source and breeding grounds. Nature can be complicated.

2014 161

2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 161

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

Evening Grosbeak, Michigan. There is a wonderful place in the lower peninsula of Michigan called Hartwick Pines State Park. It’s one of the only places in Michigan where you can walk under old growth white pines. Kirtland’s Warbler, NYC & Michigan. It has always been a difficult bird to find, even when abundant.

2018 167

2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 167