10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2016

Once the nest was done, she began sitting on it, preparing to lay her eggs. I was surprised that there were several days before there were a couple of eggs in the nest when she took off to get a bit to eat.This is the part where the story gets fun. Finally moving day had come, there could be no more delays. Mom flies by with lunch.

San Diego 170

San Diego Seattle Eggs California 170

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2013

Especially happily that the meeting was held at the Palmer House Hilton, right near my office, so that I was able to spend my morning volunteering and still put in a full day at work.). Other hardy souls signed up for an early morning “Ostrich Run” 5k, with the prizes beinging–you guessed it–actual ostrich eggs.

San Diego 175

San Diego Ostriches Chicago Colorado 175

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2012

It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Near the end of the video, watch closely and you will see the swallow at the top, in the middle of the frame, grabbed by the beak and pulled right out of the nest! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJma0Szy8R8

San Diego 165

San Diego illegal California South America 165

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Watch out for Tom during October to see this anomaly put right. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

This year the big prize must go to Tom who has pushed himself, right to the wire to acheive a magnificent score for a self-funded, wife-organised, wife-sponsored Little Big Year , accounting for 57% of the total. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. San Diego Creek Trail–south of Hwy 405. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113