10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 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. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 213

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 213

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

9 beats submitted 140 checklists from 7 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago) during October to account for 585 species. 184 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 358 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 520 Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

Woodpeckers 248

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 248

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 160

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 160

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OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 168 Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. 217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 409 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. 436 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 642 Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

2020 294

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 294

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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?). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer.

2019 179

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 179

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. has reached 54.

2019 120

2019 China Battery Jamaica 120

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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. 128 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 247 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. 646 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2020 130

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 130

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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. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. But Fall is almost upon us and a gentle breeze stirs the Summer doldrums.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

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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 Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

2019 142

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 142

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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 156

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 156

10,000 Birds

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 197

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 197

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 230

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 230

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FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Lago de Cuitzeo.

2020 162

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 162

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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

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APRIL 6, 2019

978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. enta fish farm. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus ichthyaetus. Sakule fish farm (Jer Lake).

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

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. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 03 Jan 2019.

2019 113

2019 Australia Jamaica Sparrows 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. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. fishing beach.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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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. fishing beach. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Alphabetic Taxonomic. Anse Boileau.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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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. fishing beach. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Anse Boileau. 27 Jul 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

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DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. fishing beach. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Clare and Grant’s Partridge Pigeon should perhaps be worth 2?

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. 23 May 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

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MARCH 3, 2018

They found 673 species and advanced the yearly total to 1019. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter). Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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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. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

2019 113

2019 Australia Ghana Woodpeckers 113

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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. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Baranda fish farm. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter).

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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MAY 6, 2018

Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Great Tinamou – Tinamus major.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. a fish farm. a fish farm. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Those are the numbers, here come the birds; Alphabetic Taxonomic.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

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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

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. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 128

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 128

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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. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

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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. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

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JUNE 4, 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. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. 09 May 2016.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

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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. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

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AUGUST 6, 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. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

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SEPTEMBER 3, 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. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 101

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 101

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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!). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Airport Mangroves. e, Beograd.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2020

Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. Oriental Pratincole – Glareola maldivarum. Western Australia. 14 Feb 2020.

2020 157

2020 Sanctuary Australia Sparrows 157