10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

That antiquity produces a high level of endemism, e.g. 19% of 62 breeding birds are endemic to the islands! The introduction covers the geography, history and climate of Seychelles, as well as travel practicalities (language, getting there, visa, accommodation, money, getting around, a suggested itinerary, glossary).

Seychelles 231

Seychelles Wildlife Tortoises Fish 231

10,000 Birds

JULY 12, 2023

Orange-winged Parrots may be abundant elsewhere, but here their presence is wholly overshadowed by a tremendous mixed flock of Crested Oropendola and Yellow-rumped Cacique. Larger reptiles also are in abundance, including several skinks and ground lizards, Gold Tegus, and Green Iguanas. I even saw a sleeping capybara this morning!

Trinidad 229

Trinidad Barn Owls Owls Reptiles 229

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2011

Spotted skink ( Oligosoma lineoocellatum ), one of the island’s many reptiles The west coast of Matiu / Somes with New Zealand flax ( Phornium ) and a cabbage tree ( Cordyline australis ). At night we had planned to go out looking for Blue Penguins , around 600 of which make the island their breeding home.

Penguins 165

Penguins Parrots New Zealand Seals 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2017

“Ducks, Geese, and Swans” in the front, “Blackbirds” in the back; “Caracaras and Falcons” next to “Old World Parrots,” “Loons” about one-third of the way down the list, after “Tropicbirds” and before “Albatrosses.”

North America 182

North America America 2017 Birds 182