10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

It is estimated that there were more than 1000 Great Bustards in the northern lowlands of Serbia at the beginning of the 20th century, but back then these birds were also present in the south and the east of the country. Not the strictly protected bustards, but Red Foxes, Brown Hares, Pheasants , as well as Hooded Crows and Rooks.

Serbia 105

Serbia Romania Hungary Hunting 105

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

The population of parrotlets they studied was located on one of the many huge hatos (cattle ranches) in the Venezuelan llanos, a vast swath of flat flooded savannah in the central third of the country that drains into the Rio Orinoco. I present here an annotated collection of photos documenting the entry of new parrotlets into this world.

Eggs 269

Eggs Venezuela Porcupines 2008 269

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Thus the “new normal” list, sanitized and with 6-foot spacing is presented below for your catalogue-reading pleasure. The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis).

2020 153

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 153

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2013

Another bird that was present in several forest areas that we visited was the Forest Kingfisher with its distinct spots on its wings when in flight. At high tide the shorebirds have a protection wall where they can roost on green lawn and feel safe. Cattle Egret and cattle. Australian Bustard and cattle.

Birds 151

Birds Cattle Litter 2012 151

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Formerly common, their present scarcity in the country is a reminder of what happens to biodiversity when spectacular rainforest is replaced with cattle pasture. This research station protects a large area of intact foothill rainforest connected to the bigger Arenal-Monteverde forest block.

Costa Rica 101

Costa Rica Farming Louisiana 2014 101