10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2016

” Monk Parakeets were the subject of an unsuccessful eradication campaign in the 1970’s. Just look at this Peregrine Falcon soaring up and swooping down! An immense irruption of Evening Grosbeak occurred in 1962, “when thousands were in the New York City area alone.”

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New York Birds New York City 2016 172

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2021

This is the hook that draws us into reading about and caring about migrant birds, that and the charisma of birds like Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Kirtland’s Warbler, Snowy Owl, and Amur Falcon. Many of these stories will be known to avid readers of environmental news items and social media.

Cyprus 259

Cyprus Slaughter Slaughtered Research 259

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

With the geese rediscovered, an intensive campaign to remove introduced foxes began, and many geese were relocated from Buldir Island to islands they formerly inhabited. North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. Brown Pelicans are not an unusual sight on the California coast.

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Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 215

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2015

We viewed the memorials to the Kokoda campaign and then we set off on our descent of the hill. We have seen Peregrine Falcons since we have been in Melbourne and no doubt there are other raptors in the area too. There is a car-park at the One Tree Hill Picnic Ground for those travelling by car and fresh water and toilets are available.

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Eagles Australia Parrots Transported 154

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2019

But in many cases, Frederick found that the claims of these vaunted but unthinking sources stood in contrast with his own experiences as both a falconer and keen observer of birds. One of these images is a depiction of four dark falcons with speckled breasts perched on a rail.

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2015 Italy Falcons Europe 113