10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

His parents moved where opportunity beckoned, taking him from San Angelo, Texas, to Columbus, New Mexico, then to Dallas, and finally on to California. Again, Cade led with solid evidence acquired through his own research. Nestlings weren’t taken until their down had been replaced by feathers. And grow they did.

Falcons 171

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 171

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APRIL 2, 2013

For birders, it’s the extremely large book, shelved in a place where it can’t crush the field guides, used to research the history of a bird in their area. Corey did just this in this 2011 posting about Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes gramineus in New York State. A breeding bird atlas is a special kind of book.

Pennsylvania 220

Pennsylvania Breeding Birds Sparrows 220

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Elephant Butte Dam area, New Mexico. Hwy 469, near Tucumcari New Mexico. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 12 Oct 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. They birded 6 countries; USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, and Mexico. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access).

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113