10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103. Dragan has caught up from his adventures in Colombia and the life list has reached 4103.

Sparrows 230

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 230

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

15 Stripe-headed Sparrow – Peucaea ruficauda. 16 Olive Sparrow – Arremonops rufivirgatus. 33 Brewer’s Sparrow – Spizella breweri. 65 Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow – Melozone kieneri. 71 White-throated Sparrow – Zonotrichia albicollis. 148 Rusty Sparrow – Aimophila rufescens.

Woodpeckers 202

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 202

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

12 Grasshopper Sparrow – Ammodramus savannarum. 23 Lincoln’s Sparrow – Melospiza lincolnii. 61 Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris. 70 Greater Spotted Eagle – Clanga clanga. 71 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 281 Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca.

2020 173

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 173

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum). Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina). Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea).

2020 152

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list. As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list.

2020 221

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 221

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species.

Woodpeckers 198

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 198

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2015

The list includes Bachmann’s Sparrow , Red-cockaded Woodpecker , Crested Caracara , Snail Kite , and, oddly, Whooping Crane. He waved me down and I braced myself, expecting him to point out any of the several Bald Eagles I had already spotted. The first farm on the left, where all the cattle are? ” Was I?

Cattle 196

Cattle Florida Bald Eagle Endangered Species 196

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. Stripe-headed Sparrow – Peucaea ruficauda. Field Sparrow – Spizella pusilla.

2020 154

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 156

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 156

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2016

On my recent visit I managed to see specialties like Spotted Eagle Owls , Swee Waxbills , Cape Sugarbirds , Malachite Sunbirds and Cape Francolins. Spotted Eagle Owl. Cattle Egret in spring flowers. The gardens are so bird rich books have been written about what can be seen in them. Cape of Good Hope. Greater Flamingos.

Penguins 171

Penguins Birds Mongoose Ostriches 171

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2017

There was a Short-toed Eagle ahead, taking flight to be replaced by another ST Eagle. A few Lesser Kestrels by the dyke wall, then a Black-eared Wheatear at some cattle fencing. Immediately north of it I found another Short-toed Eagle and a very cooperative close-range Long-legged Buzzard. Lesser Kestrel.

Greece 186

Greece Killing Pelicans Eagles 186

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 25, 2018

The sub-adult Bald Eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) below was photographed from the same blind. Check out this image of a Great Egret ( Ardea alba ), Snowy Egret ( Egretta thula ) and Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ) together. I hope you enjoy it. Click on photos for full sized images.

Wildlife 101

Wildlife Sacramento Bald Eagle Falcons 101

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2021

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus; Tirimbina, 9-Jan. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. White-eared Ground-Sparrow – Melozone leucotis; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Snowy Egret – Egretta thula; Tirimbina, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 160

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 160

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

Seaside Sparrows were singing on both sides and occasionally popped up to give us a view before diving deep back into the Spartina grass, hopefully getting ready to nest. Seaside Sparrow. At the end of the road, we found two Nelson’s Sparrows who quickly flew out to a tiny bit of land in the channel. Eastern Meadowlark.

Houston 209

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 209

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

201 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 227 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 510 House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. 511 Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. 552 Grasshopper Sparrow – Ammodramus savannarum. 553 Black-striped Sparrow – Arremonops conirostris.

Woodpeckers 181

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 181

10,000 Birds

JUNE 16, 2019

We started our Singapore bird list at Pasir Ris and leaving the train station we were delighted to see several Cattle Egrets on the grass and several photographers. There are White-bellied Sea Eagles in the area and it is likely their nest. We were soon in Pasir Ris Town Park and observing a huge variety of birds. Common Sandpiper.

Singapore 115

Singapore Otters Owls Zebras 115

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

There’s a large eagle at the top of an acacia crown, we cannot tell which one, so we wait for it to take flight and show its colours… Finally – a Short-toed Snake Eagle ! Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis. Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus. Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix grisea.

India 222

India Birds Eagles Boars 222

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2013

A few of the highlights include ; Black Baza, Crested Serpent-eagle, Blue-rumped Parrot, Greater Coucal, Spotted Wood-owl , Dollarbird, Oriental Pied-hornbill, Mangrove Pitta, Golden-bellied Gerygone, Pied Triller, Ashy Minivet, Olive-winged Bulbul, Arctic Warbler. Spotted Wood-owl. Stork-billed Kingfisher.

Singapore 160

Singapore Woodpeckers Parrots Zebras 160

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black-chested Snake-Eagle – Circaetus pectoralis. Banded Snake-Eagle – Circaetus cinerascens. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. 02 Dec 2019. 22 Dec 2019.

2019 166

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 166

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. Ankeny NWR–Eagle Marsh. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Martial Eagle – Polemaetus bellicosus. Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark – Eremopterix leucotis. African Hawk-Eagle – Aquila spilogaster.

2019 114

2019 China Battery Jamaica 114

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus; Lands in Love, 12-Jan. Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris; El Tapir, 1-Jan. White-eared Ground-Sparrow – Melozone leucotis; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 4-Jan.

Costa Rica 155

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 155

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris. Song Sparrow – Melospiza melodia. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black-striped Sparrow – Arremonops conirostris. Seaside Sparrow – Ammospiza maritima. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 01 Jun 2019.

2019 119

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 119

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

In fact, the very first person to guess, Nick , managed to get the third quiz picture correct by calling it a Bald Eagle. Of course, that was the easiest of the three because though the bird in the image is captive, a bird that was injured and can’t be returned to the wild, Bald Eagles do occur regularly and naturally in Queens.

Bald Eagle 113

Bald Eagle Zoos 2011 Parrots 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

It was a gift to be reacquainted with trusty birds of winter like American Tree Sparrow , Dark-eyed Junco , Black-capped Chickadee , along with less reliable ones like Wild Turkey , a Red-necked Grebe bobbing up and down on the harsh waters of Lake Ontario, and a trio of Harlequin Ducks riding the rapids above the falls.

Costa Rica 101

Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Golden Eagle – Aquila chrysaetos. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Stripe-headed Sparrow – Peucaea ruficauda. Black-chested Sparrow – Peucaea humeralis. Grasshopper Sparrow – Ammodramus savannarum. Lago de Cuitzeo. 01 Jul 2019.

2019 118

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 118

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2024

We spotted a Black-throated Sparrow … … and then our guides heard Cassin’s Sparrow calling. The entertainment consisted of a group of 8 Grasshopper Sparrows and Cattle Egret attending to a small herd of – wait for it – cattle. Take your pick: Eurasian Eagle Owl or just Uhu ? We stopped.

Ducks 153

Ducks Emotional Cattle Owls 153

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 239 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 240 White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. 547 House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. 548 Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. 573 Stripe-headed Sparrow – Peucaea ruficauda.

2020 286

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 286

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

Here they are; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis 3 Snow Goose – Anser caerulescens 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser 5 Brant – Branta bernicla 6 Barnacle Goose – Branta leucopsis 7 Canada Goose – Branta canadensis 8 Mute Swan – Cygnus olor 9 Black (..)

Woodpeckers 153

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 153

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

White-eared Ground-Sparrow – Melozone leucotis. Lincoln’s Sparrow – Melospiza lincolnii. Black-striped Sparrow – Arremonops conirostris. Seaside Sparrow – Ammospiza maritima. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Savannah Sparrow – Passerculus sandwichensis.

2020 150

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 150

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 118 Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. 260 House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. 261 Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. 274 Chipping Sparrow – Spizella passerina. 275 Field Sparrow – Spizella pusilla. 121 Barn Owl – Tyto alba.

2020 158

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 158

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Song Sparrow is a genuine rarity in Miami-Dade. This Lincoln’s Sparrow is far more common. Cattle Egret: 133. Bald Eagle: 6. Clay-colored Sparrow: 1. Savannah Sparrow: 56. Grasshopper Sparrow: 25. Lincoln’s Sparrow: 3. Swamp Sparrow: 44. White-crowned Sparrow: 3. Osprey: 26.

Miami 166

Miami 2015 United States Birds 166

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.

2020 213

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 213

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Short-toed Snake-Eagle – Circaetus gallicus. Martial Eagle – Polemaetus bellicosus. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. White-browed Sparrow-Weaver – Plocepasser mahali. Shelley’s Rufous Sparrow – Passer shelleyi. Tawny Eagle – Aquila rapax. 26 Nov 2019.

2019 139

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 139

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Nowhere else in Africa do the preconceived ideas of the continent really exist in such living detail; tall, red-robed Maasai herding their skinny cattle, endless grasslands studded with flat-topped Acacia trees and grazed by herds of zebras and wildebeest, and dramatic volcanic calderas brimming with big game and fierce predators!

Tanzania 215

Tanzania Africa Stud Leopards 215

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The life list reached 4052 this month. The life list reached 4052 this month.

Sparrows 184

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 184

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

A vast congregation of Bald Eagles kept watch over a herd of cattle about to calve, up to seven in a single tree — no doubt awaiting delicious placentas. A second Prairie Falcon just up the road – this one a young male – gave even better, closer looks. It was truly a fantastic bird-of-prey day.

Bald Eagle 172

Bald Eagle Falcons Geese Montana 172

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus tyrannus. Ornate Hawk-Eagle – Spizaetus ornatus. Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus. White-tailed Eagle – Haliaeetus albicilla. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus.

2019 117

2019 Arizona Ghana Tucson 117