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Return of the Waders

10,000 Birds

It is rumored that one of the researchers later became a software developer. It also seems the species is good at keeping its nest hidden – while the bird was named in 1821, its nest and eggs were only discovered in 1958 ( source ). Then again, given that the paper has 12 authors, this may just be statistics at work.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

10,000 Birds

This is not an exhaustive list as a few of the beats do not use compatible listing software, or have reservations about revealing sightings of sensitive birds. Big Egg Marsh. Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver – Bubalornis niger. Negri-Nepote Grasslands. 25 Apr 2016. Saltmarsh Sparrow – Ammodramus caudacutus. 04 Jun 2016.

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