10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Dale studied scarlet macaws, and worked in their conservation, for three years in southern Costa Rica, followed by a year in the Caribbean working on Whale Sharks. While studying, he also worked on various conservation/research projects (parrots, wagtails, vultures, and anything else that flew) and ringed thousands of birds.

2011 229

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 229

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

My first tropical birding trip was to Costa Rica when I was 8 and the Jabiru was at the top of my list even then, but sadly none were encountered. It seemed like a really fun way to spend the day! John Marvin has had a near lifelong wish to see a Jabiru. The Brazilian bird I would most like to see is the Jabiru. Wicked, right?

Brazil 228

Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 228

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MARCH 1, 2011

Whilst working on Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica , I had the pleasure of having Katherine Herbourn assist with some of the field work we were doing. Dale studied scarlet macaws, and worked in their conservation, for three years in southern Costa Rica, followed by a year in the Caribbean working on Whale Sharks.

Cats 156

Cats 2011 Costa Rica Deer 156

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

My best bird was Ocellated Antbird seen in middle elevation rainforest near San Ramon, Costa Rica. In the meantime, our favorite Pileated Woodpecker was busy cleaning out the suet feeders – he must have overheard my husband saying we’re done putting out the suet for the season. Whoa – gotta love that 6 foot wing span!

2011 140

2011 Deer Birds Costa Rica 140

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NOVEMBER 3, 2018

The two most prolific contributors, Pat and Tom, have been sharing their birding space in Costa Rica. 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. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park. 11 Jun 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

9 beats shared 100 checklists from 8 countries (Costa Rica, USA, UK, Brazil, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Australia. In an unusual turnaround during September, more birds were seen in USA than in Costa Rica. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park. 11 Jun 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

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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. Deer Fence Canal Rd. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park. 13 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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DECEMBER 1, 2018

Tom and Pat were toe to toe in Costa Rica , so the numbers from there outshone anything else on the list for November, with over 60% of the month’s total shared between them. They birded 6 countries; USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, and Mexico. Deer Fence Canal Rd. Table Mountain NP–Deer Park.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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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. Deer Fence Canal Rd. In a blatant attempt to make the figures look even better than they already, any sightings shared with another beat will be counted twice.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

April’s number are below; 11 countries were visited by 9 beats; Australia, USA, UK, India, Serbia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and Argentina. Deer Fence Canal Rd. A behind-the-scenes Management Initiative is discussing the possibility of a Khaki-specific fashion issue!). Selva Verde Lodge.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100