10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2019

For many grassland species, our vast expanses of tilled and plowed fields, orchards and vineyards, pastures and rangeland offer an abundance of convenient food and shelter – and some bolder birds even wander indoors to find these things in our barns and stables. For most of history, beer has thrived in agrarian settings, too.

Vermont 118

Vermont Belgium Farming Europe 118

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

One study found that birds living in Botswana had elevated levels of lead in their bloodstreams during hunting season, presumably coming from lead bullets used on animals killed by hunters. I could immediately tell them it was an Egyptian Goose – an invasive species in Germany but not at Kruger. .” (HBW).

Elephants 147

Elephants Birds Congo Africa 147

10,000 Birds

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. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573).

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. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573).

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 12 Jun 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Who is going to tell the clans?

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Seychelles Swiftlet – Aerodramus elaphrus.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113