10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 264

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

The 83 checklists submitted during July contained 459 species. California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii.

2020 176

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 176

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Our brave beats have been putting themselves at risk for your vicarious listing pleasure and 10 of them submitted 151 checklists for 692 species, 2 of which made it onto the life list. Please be careful, Corvid is still out there. Marsh Grassbird and Rufous-faced Warbler come to you all the way from China and bring the life list to 4061.

Sparrows 184

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 184

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2018

Here we will actually stop for a full day, as there is a 10,000 acre wetland refuge, which should hold several species of gulls, White-fronted Geese and Black Brant, just to name a few. The Ladder-backed Woodpecker is one of those that has eluded me so far. 8 Redhead – Aythya americana Marina Palmira 1-Jan-18.

Ducks 123

Ducks Blackbirds Sparrows California 123

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

They accounted for 562 species at this sluggish time of year. California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Condor – Gymnogyps californianus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 15 Jul 2019.

2019 135

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 135

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JANUARY 4, 2020

They contributed 150 lists accounting for 1032 species and more than 36,000 individual birds. Thus 100 species were missed by the time he woke up and noticed that eBird had reset the counters at midnight(do you guys have nothing better to do?). California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2019 226

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 226

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JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 01 Jun 2019.

2019 138

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 138

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NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Bearded Woodpecker – Chloropicus namaquus. Chestnut-colored Woodpecker – Celeus castaneus. Golden-tailed Woodpecker – Campethera abingoni. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen.

2019 150

2019 China Battery Jamaica 150

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

“Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. Red-rumped Woodpecker – Dryobates kirkii. California Towhee – Melozone crissalis.

2020 159

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 159

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OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 279 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 280 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 281 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 282 Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2020 299

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 299

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

9 beats submitted 172 checklists from 7 countries (UK, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) for 640 species. The list for the year has reached 1276 and the life list has been stretched to 4066 with red ticks from China, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to Kai, Claire and Grant and Faraaz respectively.

Woodpeckers 172

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 172

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

At time of writing (usually a couple of days early to avoid the deadline panic), UK is fielding 63 species. 102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 129 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 130 Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. 131 Sunda Woodpecker – Yungipicus moluccensis.

2020 188

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 188

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NOVEMBER 7, 2020

They submitted 124 checklists for 671 species of bird. In particular 272 species were noted from 14 checklists submitted on October 17th, eBird’s October Big Day. 20 Cinnamon Woodpecker – Celeus loricatus. 30 Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis. 646 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2020 143

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 143

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Imagine that, 13 lists per year where once there were only 12.

2020 262

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 262

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FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. 752 County Road 99W, Willows, California, US (39.43, -122.187). California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus.

2020 188

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 188

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The beats are famed for their inclusion on the nice side of the ledger and this month 9 of them shared 163 lists from 7 countries (Australia, Costa Rica, USA, UK, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) and accounted for 735 bird species. Mike doubled up with “smushed”, a new addition to the adjective list.

Sparrows 244

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 244

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

In publishing the most current thinking, eBird have become the month’s biggest contributor to the life list, expanding it by 7 brand new species and pushing it to 3774. 7 species were added to the life list in the time-honoured fashion of actually identifying the birds in the field. California Gull – Larus californicus.

2019 129

2019 Arizona Ghana Tucson 129

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. African Gray Woodpecker – Chloropicus goertae. California Quail – Callipepla californica.

2019 166

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 166

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FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Last year they shared over 1200 checklists and managed to achieve a stunning total of 2647 species from 32 countries. Last year’s magnificent total of 2647 species is the target to beat, but other results could prove interesting. 1499 species were seen in the eastern hemisphere in 2016. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

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MARCH 3, 2018

They found 673 species and advanced the yearly total to 1019. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2019

April was a busy time for the beats with 10 of them contributing 164 lists to accumulate 744 species from 7 countries; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Serbia, UK, Brazil and Barbados. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. Downy Woodpecker – Dryobates pubescens. Hairy Woodpecker – Dryobates villosus.

2019 113

2019 Australia Ghana Woodpeckers 113

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JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. PN Volcán Irazú.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Syrian Woodpecker – Dendrocopos syriacus. White-backed Woodpecker – Dendrocopos leucotos. Chestnut-colored Woodpecker – Celeus castaneus.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. California Quail – Callipepla californica. California Gull – Larus californicus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Gray-and-buff Woodpecker – Hemicircus concretus. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. PN Volcán Irazú.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019

The engaged and generous beats ( 10 of them) have shared 188 checklists during January and have accounted for 859 species from 8 countries (USA, Australia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, UK, New Zealand and Serbia. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 03 Jan 2019.

2019 113

2019 Australia Jamaica Sparrows 113

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MAY 6, 2018

Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Blond-crested Woodpecker – Celeus flavescens. Black-backed Woodpecker – Picoides arcticus. Gray-and-buff Woodpecker – Hemicircus concretus. Crimson-winged Woodpecker – Picus puniceus.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

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JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

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APRIL 7, 2018

During March, 11 beats shared 122 checklists to accumulate 680 species from 8 countries; USA, Costa Rica, Serbia, India, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Japan. Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. Red-rumped Woodpecker – Veniliornis kirkii. Pygmy Woodpecker – Dendrocopos kizuki. ???–??????

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. Puerto Rican Woodpecker – Melanerpes portoricensis. 26 Mar 2017.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Thus; As at April 30 th 2017, the collaborative year total stands at 1432 , with 895 species noted this month from 164 shared checklists. 9 beats contributed their sightings (this knocks last April’s efforts of 116 lists for 672 species into a cocked hat and claws back some ground on the 30th April 2016 running total of 1707).

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. 26 Aug 2016.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

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MARCH 4, 2017

146 shared checklists (an increase on last year’s 97, well done chaps) noted 664 species (ooooh, down on 826 from last February) and brought the yearly total to 1063 (1303 at this time in 2016, ouch!). California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Baisley Pond Park. 01 Jan 2017.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. 29 Jan 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. California Quail – Callipepla californica. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. California Gull – Larus californicus. 01 Jan 2016.

2016 163

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 163

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Gila Woodpecker – Melanerpes uropygialis. California Gnatcatcher – Polioptila californica.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100