10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

So little is known about Green-breasted Pitta, that he cannot get a definite location for the bird, or a recording of its display call. (He Each chapter of The Jewel Hunter reads like a mini-travel novel. If you want to travel the world birding and drinking beer, The Jewel Hunter is a must-buy. And mosquitos. And leeches.

Hunters 187

Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 187

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. The species was seemingly killed off by feather hunters, but then, after years, reappeared at the site of one of the deserted breeding colonies, Torishima Island in Japan.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Considering the bird survived a season in an area saturated with hunters and birds of prey, this facemelting rarity deserves our respect. It was a heart-pounding scene straight out of Jurassic Park, an odd experience for a laid-back pursuit like birding. Definitely one of the highlights of my birding career!

2012 143

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 143