10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

I briefly entertained the idea that I had found a rare species never before seen in New York but quickly came to my senses and realized that I was dealing with a leucistic individual. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. The proposal from U.S.

Ducks 170

Ducks 2011 Jamaica Deer 170

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

On the grounds, Punta Cana has preserved a 1,500 acre Ecological Park that is an excellent place to view the local endemic bird species and enjoy nature. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

Dominican Republic 230

Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 230

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

How lucky you are to live in a country with three different species. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Wicked, right?

Ecuador 240

Ecuador 2011 Deer New York 240

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

The countryside too is full of signature European species like European Bee-eaters, European Rollers and Great-spotted Cuckoos … Within a shortish drive of the lodge is an unusual birding spot called Pulo do Lobo or The wolf’s Leap. This is worthwhile to pick up some rocky terrain species and the scenery is stunning.

Portugal 211

Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 211

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Pochards: Last Lifer of the Trip About the Author Larry Larry Jordan was introduced to birding after moving to northern California where he was overwhelmed by the local wildlife, forcing him to buy his first field guide just to be able to identify all the species visiting his yard. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right?

Wildlife 160

Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 160

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Soon we were out of the protected harbour and into choppier waters, and here I have to say I suffered for about two hours from the dreaded affliction known as sea-sickness. The final large petrel species is another gadfly petrel, albeit a much larger one than the Cook’s Petrel. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

New Zealand 184

New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 184

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

For all its cultural ubiquity in New Zealand, actually seeing a wild kiwi is actually quite a challenging proposition for a birder. There are are presently thought to be five species of kiwi with a possible sixth extinct species, all of which have suffered varying degrees of range contraction since the arrival of humans.

New Zealand 176

New Zealand 2011 Deer New York 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Because of is huge range and large and growing population it is classified as a Species of Least Concern , great news for those who like to feel the gaze of the Bufflehead upon them. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. The proposal from U.S.

2011 150

2011 Ducks Deer New York 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

. “Invasive&# is an ugly word, and ugly consequences have come from many of the explosive range expansions we’re most familiar with, whether of exotic species or even of native species with their normal restraints removed. Especially of all the species that had been introduced to the US. The proposal from U.S.

Montana 161

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 161

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

The results will inform a vision document to be adopted in July 2011 at a national conference to guide the NWR system for wildlife protection into the next decade and beyond. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

2011 140

2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

When I began birding with people from parts farther north I became familiar with the term “ Half Hardy “, which refers to those species of birds who are generally present in small numbers during mild winters, but usually can’t handle the rough patches of extreme cold temperatures and snow that are less frequent.

North Carolina 140

North Carolina 2011 St. Louis Baltimore 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

We were driving up to northwestern Michigan from our homes in Ohio (me) and West ByGod Virginia (Geoff) in search of a bird species that would be a lifer for both of us: the Bohemian Waxwing. A wide-open field in a wind-protected spot, recently visited by both mechanical and living manure-spreaders. This was Snow Bunting heaven.

2011 244

2011 Birds Michigan Ohio 244

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Among these white-headed/dark-winged gulls formerly lumped into the genus Larus , there were 18+ recognized species the last time I checked, sharing similarities that make telling them apart for the amateur birdwatcher very difficult. 1998), then the proper name for this species is L. fuscus – should be separated as species.

2011 157

2011 Cyprus Species Deer 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2011

Corey: I’m shooting for the numbers of species and number of lists I had in 2008! Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

2011 145

2011 Los Angeles Deer Birds 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The field site I am assigned to is located in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world and home to a particularly rich avifauna that numbers well over 500 species. Hundreds of riotously colored birds representing 14 species of macaws and parrots flock and frolic together in less than fifty meters of forest canopy.

Peru 255

Peru Parrots 2011 South America 255

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? By collecting data and following individual birds it is possible to provide data to both governments and environmental groups to help protect the habitat both here and overseas into the future. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

2011 150

2011 Australia Deer China 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Turkeys, 3 or 4 species of woodpeckers, all kinds of song birds grace our view constantly. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

2011 150

2011 Birds Deer South Dakota 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

But meanwhile, let’s look at the four avian families that comprise the brand new order Suliformes. Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) Five species of frigatebird ply the planet’s tropical skies and seas. Brown Pelicans , and the northernmost Brown Booby breeding colony on this side of the Pacific. The proposal from U.S.

2011 174

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 174

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species. What follows are the responses that readers offered, a veritable aviary of sought after species. It is a really neat bird that I have not seen before.

Brazil 244

Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 244

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

It may be as sick as deliberately targeting an endangered species for death. Birders know that the light’s not always perfect or even particularly good when you’re trying to tell one species from another. In the only state in the Central Flyway that protects cranes from hunting. Is the purpose finding new hunting opportunities?

2011 244

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 244

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) In the case of Acorn Woodpeckers, they are cooperative breeders (as with many other polygynandrous species), which seems to predispose species to polygynandry.

2011 235

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 235

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

They might eat it if they have to but it can sometimes keep those species away too. She runs the popular birding blog, Birdchick.com , and has been in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and on NBC Nightly News as well as making regular appearances on Twin Cities’ TV and radio stations. Get yours today!

2011 232

2011 Birds Woodpeckers Blackbirds 232

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Very interesting species. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Married to a Canon? That I understand! Wicked, right?

2011 227

2011 Deer India New York 227

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

Like Kapiti the island is an offshore refuge for many species extinct on the mainland, with a lot of the work being done by the voluntary Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi. One species I really hoped to find on the trip was the Kokako. Saddleback ( Philesturnus carunculatus ) on the beach. Get yours today! The proposal from U.S.

New Zealand 158

New Zealand 2011 Deer Cats 158

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Hunting sandhill cranes in Kentucky is a bad idea from a public relations standpoint, considering the growing cadre of birders and nature enthusiasts for whom cranes are a touchstone species. Initiating a hunting season on a large, charismatic species like a crane is no way to resuscitate hunting.

2011 263

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 263

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

One such controversial bird is the Veraguan Mango , a small hummingbird species that was, until very recently, believed to be a Panamanian endemic. Veraguan Mango by Carlos Bethancourt Although the Neotropical region supports fewer bird families than Africa, there are considerably more bird species here than anywhere else on earth.

Panama 249

Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 249

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

For Corey, this was a weekend without a single standout species but with many birds that were pretty darn neat. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Enjoy the details and proof here. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S.

2011 133

2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

What we do to animals shows how we feel about other species. if they see a mistreated dog, and shudder to see a wounded deer in the road. The federal government needs to recommit itself to putting boots on the ground in America and elsewhere to inspect and protect our food supply. Bertha Rogers Delhi, N.Y., 21, 2008

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2008 Factory Farm 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

These sorts of tests have been done in many species and it has always been assumed (hoped), that what they found in the little white cages at the back of the zoology department had some wonderful relevance to what happened in the real world. Instead, those species that are neophobic tend to have either a naturally. Makes sense really.

Cats 171

Cats 2011 Costa Rica Deer 171

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

In southern Africa, there are two species. I too am fascinated by the name of this species. Frank Mar 22nd, 2011 at 8:02 pm Awesome images of a species that looks somewhat prehistoric. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. How do we know this?

2011 203

2011 Deer Africa Peru 203

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

For some reason, even though there are Mandarin Ducks in zoos throughout New York City, this escapee has become an internationally known tourist attraction, even heading the New York Times list of “Five Times the Internet Was Actually Fun in 2018.” ” [[link]. An eBird mystery. I also noted that the U.S.

2018 199

2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 199

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2011

Orlando is so rich in roadside and overhead birds that I kept a list of species seen from the car which ran to 30+ on the first morning and included a Bald Eagle nonchalantly sitting on a street lamp by a Target store. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

2011 126

2011 Alligators Florida Deer 126

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl covers every residential, migrating, vagrant, exotic, and introduced swan, goose, dabbling and diving duck in North America (Canada and the United States): 62 Species Accounts on four swan species and one vagrant subspecies; 15 goose species; 46 duck species; plus accounts for hybrid geese, ducks and exotics.

Ducks 157

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 157