10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2017

The guide presents 69 species and 1 subspecies, from “NEW WORLD VULTURES: Cathartiformes” to “OSPREY: Pandioninae” to “FAMILY: Accipitridae” (Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Hawk-Eagles), to “FALONIDS: Falconidae” (Falcons, Forest-Falcons, Caracaras, Kestrels, Merlin). The order is roughly taxonomic, with the priority showing similar species together.

Mexico 154

Mexico America North America Falcons 154

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2019

Perhaps you don’t know it yet, but with more than 1000 bird species, palm-fringed sandy beaches, developed tourism infrastructure, moderate prices and political stability, Thailand is a country you definitively want to visit. Among them are 20 endemics and near-endemics, and 58 vagrant species. And what do you need to pack?

Thailand 180

Thailand Zambia Birds Asia 180

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There is much to enjoy and appreciate here and I only wish I could have tested out some of these species accounts in pelagic waters before writing about them (sadly, the 10,000 Birds pelagic to Antarctica was canceled this year). SCOPE & SPECIES ORGANIZATION. It covers 434 species across 9 orders and 18 families of birds.

Albatross 278

Albatross Penguins Groups Family 278

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2020

This is a delightful book, large (8-1/2 by 11 inches), filled with Sibley’s distinctive artwork and an organized potpourri of research-based stories about the science behind bird’s lives. Is a free digital download possible?) copyright @2020 by David A llen Sibley. 167, Meadowlark line of sight–not p.67).

2020 262

2020 Birds Groups North America 262

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2014

The talk described eBird’s origins in 2002 and traced its history as a project aimed at using “citizen science” to help researchers and conservationists learn more about birds. It was riveting and enjoyable, but also a not-so-subtle recruiting session for eBird. And at least on me, it worked. And oh, the places that data goes.

Science 186

Science 2002 Chicago Adoptable 186

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Keep in mind that the special nature reserves (dark green on the park map) enjoy the highest level of protection and are off limits to visitors (possible only with research permits issued by the park authorities). Download the map of the Upper Gorge. Download the map of the Lower Gorge. Useful links: The National Park.

Serbia 182

Serbia Turtles Birds Eagles 182

10,000 Birds

MAY 18, 2011

The bottom line is that we do not have enough information or research to give a definitive answer as to whether to not it’s harmful to birds. You can get it as a cassette, CD or even download an mp3 of it. I figure once a chickadee finds a feeder, it’s a matter of time before other bird species follow them in.

Birds 179

Birds Tenant Seattle Sparrows 179

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Covering 1,261 species with data and taxonomy current up to August 2017, the field guide is an exciting achievement. And, then there are the more familiar birds–Wood-warblers, sandpipers, hawks–some species migrants, some species with a wide range. Can you guess which of the species cited above are endemic?

America 211

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 211

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 1. Additional issues include a shortage of law enforcement officials, as well as invasive species problems on 2.5 million acres of Refuge lands.

Wildlife 192

Wildlife Hunters Ducks Hunting 192

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Artists rendition of Inkayacu paracasensis There are 17 living species of penguins, which make up their own Linnean family (Spheniscidae), which is the only family in the order Sphenisciformes. Penguins are flightless, but some species locomote over long distances on antarctic ice to travel between breeding grounds and the sea.

Penguins 188

Penguins Seals Peru Science 188

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2012

Although designed as a field guide, it is a hefty book, 376 pages long, covering 336 species. Many species are dimorphic, with females looking different from males. Many species also differ with age. And, there are some odonate species that include andromorphs, females which look like the males. Yes, 675 photographs.

United States 224

United States Costa Rica Massachusetts North America 224

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Ridgway himself had 23 species, 10 subspecies, and two genera of birds named for him, including Ridgway’s Hawk.) The next time you hear birders complain about lumping, tell them to be thankful they weren’t around in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when hundreds of supposedly new species were re-assigned subspecies.

Collecting 145

Collecting Illinois United States Science 145