10,000 Birds

APRIL 9, 2015

There is a rich assortment of Andean ducks, coots, and other waterfowl. The Juni Rail is considered by some to be a sub-species of the wide-spread Black Rail seems. Llamas and wild guinea pigs are also found here. A local birding guide born and raised at the very shores of Lake Junin.

Guinea Pigs 154

Guinea Pigs Llamas Peru Guinea 154

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2011

The haunting call of the West Indian Whistling Duck has long been a sound synonymous with the ever-shrinking wetlands of the Caribbean. But, as with so many other species, these birds have been left to do their own whistle blowing. West Indian Whistling Ducks are the largest of the eight different whistling duck species.

Antigua and Barbuda 232

Antigua and Barbuda Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Jamaica 232

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

They all went extinct since 1500 and they are only eight of the nearly two hundred species that have blinked out since then. Sure, we try not to introduce snakes, rats, cats, goats, pigs, and a host of other creatures to isolated islands. Amsterdam Duck. The eight species above still exist. Ascencion Crake. Mauritius Owl.

Mauritius 172

Mauritius Djibouti Guam Birds 172