10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

While the species is listed as Least Concern, there are some papers suggesting it may not be as common as assumed, at least in South Africa. The Natal Spurfowl forages on rhinoceros and elephant dung (HBW) and does so without complaining. Studies on improving ostrich egg hatchability. Ostriches originated in Asia.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Birds Eggs 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2014

With a trip to South Africa on the horizon at the time, I thought I could handle it. Nothing wets the appetite for a birding trip like a map with a Blue-banded Pitta posed in the middle and a Rhinoceros Hornbill flying across the edge! Did I dare dip my toe into this catalog of tantalizing species? Now, I’m not so sure.

Brunei 177

Brunei Birds Asia China 177

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I’ll never forget my introduction to the mammals of Kruger National Park, South Africa. We –participants of the ABA South Africa Safari—were on a small plane when one Lori Conrad looked out the window and screamed, “There are elephants down there!” and everyone ran to Lori’s side of the plane.

Rhinos 243

Rhinos Mammals Animal White Rhinos 243

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

Honduras , Malaysia and the southern-most bits of South Africa feature large this month with Mike, Duncan and Tom all vying to be MVB for June. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Rhinoceros Hornbill – Buceros rhinoceros. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 13 Jan 2018. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. South Africa. Rhinoceros Auklet – Cerorhinca monocerata. South Africa. Big Egg Marsh. River Lapwing – Vanellus duvaucelii.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

But our pin-up for August and worthy of a double-page-spread, is Duncan who is currently sharing from South Africa. South Africa. Rhinoceros Auklet – Cerorhinca monocerata. South Africa. Big Egg Marsh. Our very own “Mr July” piled on the pelagics during August. 11 Feb 2016. 16 Feb 2016.

2016 101

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 101