10,000 Birds

JANUARY 25, 2015

Photo: Golden-crowned Tanager , Iridosornis rufivertex , in Andean Ecuador © David J. It also appears that at least one early radiation from North America into the Caribbean resulted in several relatively old island lineages, which the authors treat as four families, Nesospingidae, Spindalidae, Calyptophilidae, and Phaenicophilidae.

Sparrows 254

Sparrows North America South America Blackbirds 254

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Like a shy stepchild, it’s always eclipsed by the wonders of Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, etc. Argentinian Julián Quillén Vidoz, is both a co-author and an illustrator of Birds of Bolivia , and is apparently one of those multi-talented birders, with research (in Bolivia), guiding, and illustration on his resume.

Bolivia 174

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 174

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2017

In 2009, I traveled from New York City to the tropical rainforest of Ecuador. For some of us, like that version of myself that traveled to Ecuador eight years ago, the Neotropics are simply a place to visit. It was my first trip to the Neotropics, and I had no idea what I was getting into.

South America 152

South America Ecuador Reptiles America 152

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

If you had your choice of one bird family to pursue, to seek out and observe and photograph and kvell over, which one would you choose? A passion for one bird family is also very useful. It provides goals and a definite direction for your birding travels and thoughts; sometimes it even becomes the basis of a book!

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica Brazil Ecuador Bolivia 264

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Many Happy Returns to the Owl Research Institute Prepping For Spring Spring in East Harbour Regional Park.Or Mauritius: birding some less well-known spots Pinch Me… I’m Going to Ecuador! Dan is an active member of BirdLife Cyprus and goes birding whenever his career and family allow.

Cyprus 145

Cyprus 2011 Deer New York 145

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? Antpittas and Gnateaters covers 64 species in six genera and two families. (I Patrick has had his share of sightings in Costa Rica as well.

Research 142

Research Eggs South America Costa Rica 142

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

At least in the northeastern United States, their rate of so doing is high, according to research I summarized here. My Best Bird of the Year isn’t that spectacular … just my lifer Violet-chinned Hummingbird at my husband’s family’s house in CO. Hummingbirds are awesome! Close enough… What about me?

2015 185

2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 185