10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Borneo is the third largest island in the world; politically it is divided amongst three countries–Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Indonesia (Kalimantan) and the sultanate of Brunei. Not a great place for a family vacation, though I think Duncan will disagree. Artwork is by Karen Phillips.

Brunei 195

Brunei Birds Asia China 195

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Plain Sunbird is the plain vanilla version of the otherwise often very colorful family (ok, a very low-budget sort of joke). Of course, there should be a photo of a vulture here, not of a Crested Serpent-eagle. If these are taken off, the species looks just like Clark Kent.

Los Angeles 232

Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 232

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2012

Dipping for fish An extinct endemic form of pelican in New Zealand would have represented another family lost, like the odd form of owlet-nightjar and New Zealand’s lost members of the hawk and eagle family. But it seems the story wasn’t so clear cut. And, sometimes, New Zealand.

New Zealand 199

New Zealand Pelicans Solomon Islands Palau 199

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2014

In a funny twist of fate, it seems that 2014 will be much the same as 2012 and 2013 have been, with family trips to somewhere in France and business trips to Indonesia and Kazakhstan. However, I really want to focus more on lifers instead of year birds, particularly in Indonesia. Outlook and goals for 2014.

2014 145

2014 France Germany Indonesia 145

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2017

The year 2016 was not a particularly birdy year for me, mostly because I didn’t get to go on business trips to Indonesia or Kazakhstan, as was frequently the case during the last few years. Lesser Spotted Eagle , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Fare thee well, 2016.

2016 104

2016 Germany Italy Netherlands 104