10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

We sing about them, we paint them, we use them as mythic and poetic symbols for our spiritual and emotional feelings, we wear them in myriad and often colorful ways, we adopt them as household pets. and also Modern Iraq, Egypt, Albania, Mexico, Poland and the Philippines. Eagles are national symbols of the U.S.,

Birds 212

Birds Egypt Family Eagles 212

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

I flew into Denver from Mexico. After a pleasant morning with ducks, crisp snow and sunshine, we followed the wildlife trail on our way out. Coming down from the emotional high we noticed our grumbling stomachs: time to eat. I might have to add the Dallas airport staff to the list of things Buffon was right about.

Denver 165

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

This bird spent the 2011-2012 winter at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge in northern California, migrated someplace exotic and distant in February, and returned to the same pond at the beginning of this month. It was a heart-pounding scene straight out of Jurassic Park, an odd experience for a laid-back pursuit like birding.

2012 147

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 147