10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2013

Some lingered to gaze at samples from the Field’s collection of bird specimens, such as perfectly preserved thrushes, warblers, and even a Rose-breasted Grosbeak under glass. Other hardy souls signed up for an early morning “Ostrich Run” 5k, with the prizes beinging–you guessed it–actual ostrich eggs.

San Diego 191

San Diego Ostriches Chicago Colorado 191

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2022

Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). It’s not always easy reading.

Birds 264

Birds Compassion Eagles Science 264

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

He roots the theft in the history of collecting bird skins, in the brief life history of Edwin Rist, in the secretive world of classic fly tying, and in his own efforts to follow up on a police investigation that got the man but not all of the loot. That’s pretty much the reaction of anybody hearing this for the first time.

Collecting 107

Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 107

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2014

A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects uses stuff, redefined as ‘objects’, a term that gives an archival sheen to everyday items, to tell our collective history. 1700, is a fake, formed from a plaster cast of a real Dodo head and real Dodo feet combined with chicken wings and Ostrich feathers.

Collecting 173

Collecting Mauritius Egypt Cyprus 173

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Traditionally, the slow season, but the beats have mopped their collective brow and outdone their previous efforts. Common Ostrich – Struthio camelus. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail.

2018 102

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 102