10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

On a typical cruise, folks sleep in, have a lazy breakfast, sit by the pool with a cocktail, and watch the world-class entertainment. We arose each morning at 4:30am to find out that we were late to the game. That is not the case on a birding cruise.

South Africa 263

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 263

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Increased scrutiny of practices long considered the norm in wildlife management, including predator hunts, commercial trapping, the legal culling of non-game birds like American Crows, and some of the research protocols used to track and translocate wild animals. No one can “own” wildlife.

Wildlife 238

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 238

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

In many respects a pelagic trip off Cape Point is the marine equivalent of the classic African ‘safari’ game drive. To this day, the anticipation of a weather-dependent sea birding trip still holds great appeal for me, and with it the hope of sighting something new and exciting as the ‘mega-tick’ of the day.

Albatross 181

Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 181

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 29, 2012

Middle class adoption of dog ownership required affordable collars, just like today’s mass marketed collar industry. Modern LED lights allow inexpensive, lighted collars that are visible over long distances at night to help prevent lost game animals and runners. The total variety of available options can be a bit bewildering.

Dogs 100

Dogs Stud Houston Pets 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2012

Several years ago, I was asked to visit my nephew’s preschool class and talk about birds. The Pigeon has spawned an empire of books, DVDs, plush toys, games, and musical theater. Jake lives in southern Florida, so he and his friends had to be interested in learning about these birds, which they saw everyday, right?

Birds 211

Birds Owls Switzerland Lions 211

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

I recall the words “game-changer” and “unprecedented” bandied about as enthusiasts across North America pondered where to place their Sibley Guides to make room for the new ruling reference guide. The game didn’t change. But has time vindicated Crossley’s bold vision?

Game 158

Game North America America Experience 158

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2019

While the hunting of game with trained birds of prey can be a controversial topic among birders , falconry was a valuable early source of information on birds, and its history, culture, and imagery continue to fascinate bird lovers, as we shall see.

2016 114

2016 Hunting Collecting Killing 114

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

A pair of Hooded Vultures in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania by Adam Riley. Image by Adam Riley Northern Bald Ibis The Northern Bald Ibis is classed as critically endangered, the highest risk category assigned by the IUCN Red List for an extant wild species. The Northern Bald Ibis is listed as Critically Endangered.

Endangered Species 188

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 188

10,000 Birds

JUNE 30, 2022

It covers everything, but what puts Philip Briggs’s Sri Lanka into a class of its own is a special emphasis on nature and wildlife-watching tourism. The next 520 pages deal with individual regions and locations, and include Practicalities, Where to stay, Where to eat, What to see and do, Flora and Fauna, Maps.

Sri Lanka 147

Sri Lanka Ghana Uganda Eagles 147