10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2024

Research by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has shown that predation by Foxes (of both eggs and chicks) is one of the most serious factors limiting the success of nesting Curlews. One of the reasons they do well here is predator control, for Foxes are quite strictly controlled by gamekeepers and landowners in the area.

Fox 185

Fox Badgers Finland Eggs 185

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Second they are reliant on Horseshoe Vetch on which they lay their eggs and on which the caterpillars feed. It was a fascinating story to follow and the happy ending made it all the more touching, but a tiny bit of extra research brought even more exciting details of the secret life of the ‘blue’ family. The male is on the left.

Rabbits 155

Rabbits Ireland 2002 Sheep 155

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

A new country, Ireland, was added to bring the total countries list to 48. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access).

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100