10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2024

I have encountered a few of the more quirky members of the family, including the brilliant and aptly-named African Emerald Cuckoo, India’s ultra-shy Sirkeer Malkoha, and the fascinating Lesser Ground Cuckoo in Costa Rica. One one occasion during my recent visit to Cyprus we came across a GSC walking around on a quiet country road.

Cyprus 230

Cyprus Africa Europe Asia 230

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The guide, one of the last offerings in the Peterson Field Guide series from publisher HMH, shows photos of nests of most North American species and describes nest structure, location, how the bird makes the nest, number of eggs, and what the eggs look like.

Birds 246

Birds Colombia Collecting Bald Eagle 246

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2014

32, 1887) and Egg collection (no. It omits Audubon’s uneven business history, his bankruptcy, and the fact that Lucy, his wife, eventually had to support the family through teaching. There are many unexpected goodies here. Who knew that you could purchase a DNA Thermal Cycler at auction for $150?

Mauritius 173

Mauritius Collecting Egypt Cyprus 173