10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Osborn, a passionate field biologist who participates to the core of her being three re-introduction projects aimed at saving three very different, endangered species: Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow (‘Alala)*, and California Condor. She crafts her prose with a visual immediacy that bring you directly into her experience.

California Condor 176

California Condor Falcons California Birds 176

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2023

Nestled between the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai offers a captivating blend of urban charm and natural wonders, making it a must-visit destination for birders seeking a unique and diverse avian experience. Loss of Endangered Species: Shanghai was once home to remarkable bird species, including several endangered ones.

China 165

China Endangered Species Sanctuary Protection 165

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? How much do birders value a birding experience? This includes bird-watching experiences.

Oregon 177

Oregon Washington Birds Chad 177

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. The Gray Crowned-Crane is a new addition to the list of the world’s Endangered species, creeping up a category from Vulnerable.

Endangered Species 189

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 189

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The experience was marvelous — but it also weighed heavily on me. “[The Audubon study is] telling us that a whole additional suite of species will become highly threatened that aren’t the ones we’re worrying about now,” Stuart Butchart told National Geographic. That’s one of my photos above.

Species 175

Species Science Los Angeles 2000 175

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This paper, which was cited in the paper we just discussed, conducted the relevant experiments: Addison, Jason A., “Population genetics and effective population size of the critically endangered Nihoa Millerbird (Acrocephalus familiaris kingi).” and Antony W. ” The Auk 128.2 2011): 265-272.

Transported 113

Transported 2011 Research 2012 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2011

Earlier attempts to spread the risk around had failed, so Don and his team applied science to the problem, spending several months studying the birds in the wild in order to work out how to care for them and to decide what type of habitat to release them into. Today the species is secure on a large number of islands and reserves.

Species 225

Species New Zealand Rats Endangered Species 225