10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2015

When Esdras asked us to find the bird without his help, I flashed back to my first potoo experience on the Napo River, Ecuador, where I was literally face-to-face with a Common Potoo and still saw a stick. Our group got to see another species that is a master of camouflage on our trip for the Honduran Emerald.

Honduras 256

Honduras Birds Costa Rica Groups 256

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2011

It is my best bird because it is just such an incredible species, and looking at it made me realize that I had temporarily stopped to fully appreciate birds during the stressful last few years. This year I watched them from the day they arrived , until two chicks successfully hatched, the northernmost breeding record for the species.

2011 192

2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 192

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

With a hardiness that belies their delicate looks (but helps explain their phenomenal success), these pioneering pigeons are already sitting on eggs at at least one location in Montana. Especially of all the species that had been introduced to the US. We have on here in Ecuador that is very prolific in the highlands.

Montana 138

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 138

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2019

Who can forget Mike and Corey’s stories about Maria, the Giant Antpitta at Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador, or James Currie ‘s quest to see the Scaled Antpitta at Tandayapa Lodge? And, I looked at my eBird list and realized I’ve seen nine species of Antpitta and one of Gnateater. Species Accounts.

Research 149

Research Eggs South America Costa Rica 149