10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2021

Almost completely without human infrastructure, this reserve has the largest complexes of steppe habitats in the country, making it a uniquely preserved typical Pannonian landscape. In the Jaros section of the reserve, warden Miodrag Zavisic awaits us with a Lada 4×4, always “ready for action”. Nutria) flew by us (this time, it was Q.

Serbia 259

Serbia Birds Romania Eagles 259

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2013

A large number of ground squirrels – Columbian by my best guess — would emerge in the morning and evening birdy hours, apparently not dissuaded from their business by the presence of nesting Red-Tailed Hawks nearby, and proceed to form a most welcome distraction from the tedious business of waiting for the duck to deign to appear.

Chipmunks 194

Chipmunks Squirrels Rodents Montana 194

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2014

A bit alarming, given the events of the last few weeks in Missoula, but after years of close encounters with chipmunks and ground squirrels I have finally gotten to have a pretty good idea of a rodent when I hear one. But global climate change is by no means the only way that humans can throw a wrench into those gears.

Woodchucks 252

Woodchucks Chipmunks Rodents Seals 252

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2018

Invasive species , particularly rodents, have long been a problem on the Hawaiian archipelago. Because Midway is home to endangered species ( e.g. , Laysan Duck, Hawaiian Monk Seal), FWS must also comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Midway’s birds are also protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Mice 105

Mice Albatross Honolulu Endangered Species 105