10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Afraid that their ideas for the development of the area, including a ski centre, might be restricted by the nature protection regime, the officials rejected the idea. Short-toed Snake-Eagle – Circaetus gallicus. Feral Pigeon – Columba livia dom. Also, trekking poles proved useful. Common Buzzard – Buteo buteo.

Bears 269

Bears Greece Europe Slovenia 269

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Brant (Branta bernicla).

2020 152

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

They range from the successful eradication of feral cats from Marion Island (hear that, Corey?) The leopards place their kill in a tree, protecting it from poaching by other predators. This immature Verreaux’s Eagle-owl was one of the first birds I saw at Kruger, on the introductory afternoon ride through the park.

South Africa 253

South Africa Africa Leopards Penguins 253