10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2023

Fortunately, some Buddhist temples at least in Thailand have now spoken out against the practice ( source ). Apparently, in Europe Bramblings are the species appearing in the largest flocks and are thus “an interesting case study for discussing number estimates” ( source ).

Birds 189

Birds Blackbirds Indonesia Bhutan 189

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

As impressive as these birds are, many species, particularly in southern Asia , have seen precipitous population declines having to do somewhat with the old habitat issues that plague animals around the world , but more to do with the widespread use of anti-inflammatory drugs on cattle, who then die and are eaten by vultures who are poisoned.

California Condor 176

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 176

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Continuing with the topic of singing, apparently, Zebra Doves are highly valued for their singing, particularly in parts of Southern Thailand. He is the great ascetic, the master of fertility, the master of poison and medicine, and Lord of Cattle. Why is there a Lord of Cattle, and what exactly is his job description?

Zebras 192

Zebras Thailand Philippines Birds 192

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

35 countries were visited during 2019 , 7 of them ( Belgium , France , Germany , Italy , Thailand , Indonesia and Barbados ) bringing new blood to the Country/Territory/Emirate/Republic/Pricipality/Kingdom/Special Administrative Region list which now stands at 55. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 02 Dec 2019. 22 Dec 2019.

2019 162

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 162

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2014

In many ways that seems to be the pattern, as the major holiday breaks for New Zealand are over December and January; the year before I started in tropical Queensland and ended in Thailand and the UK. Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ); Lahad Datu, Borneo, 1 January. ACCIPITRIDAE (HAWKS, EAGLES AND ALLIES).

2014 150

2014 New Zealand Singapore Rhinoceros 150