10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”.

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California Condor Oregon California Zoos 104

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2018

They found 673 species and advanced the yearly total to 1019. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. This month is when the hard work to fill the winter quota is put in. Tricolored Heron – Egretta tricolor.

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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. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Expanding that for the year so far gives 795 / 1512. 01 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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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. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. 01 Feb 2018. 01 Feb 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

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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. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. 24 May 2018.

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. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 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. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. Las Vegas – Sunset Park.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113