10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

That summer of 1938, when he was ten years old, Cade read of two brothers, Frank and John Craighead, who wrote of their experiences with falcons in National Geographic. He had stalked the nest for days, waiting for just the right time when she would be on the verge of fledging, then took her into his care. I knew no falconers.

Falcons 193

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 193

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Peregrine Falcon ( Falco peregrinus ) at Delevan NWR (click on photos for full sized images). The name Peregrine means “wanderer,” and northern-nesting Peregrines are among North America’s long-distance migratory species, some moving 25,000 kilometers every year. They were officially listed as Endangered in 1970 in the U.S.

Falcons 139

Falcons Wildlife Sacramento Endangered Species 139

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2023

The American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Ontario covers 311 species (publicity material says 310, probably because Alder and Willow Flycatchers share one page), birds that author Chris Earley says, “are seen in the province most regularly” (p. Photographs, most by co-author Brian E. by 1 by 7.5

North America 228

North America Birds Owls Canada 228

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I have 10,000 Birds contributor Adam Riley to thank for telling me I had to add it to my list, and a quick bit of research showed that he was right on. And watching this from above was a Lanner Falcon. Amur Falcons are ubiquitous. A Pied Starling. The star attraction here is a tiny LBJ, a mouselike-lark called Rudd’s Lark.

South Africa 145

South Africa Africa Falcons Family 145

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Here is a flock of endangered species. These Black-legged and Red-legged Kittiwakes only need to fear gulls and Peregrine Falcons , although bad weather and erosion do take their toll on nests. This tactic worked against the Peregrine Falcon in the upper left corner of the flock, who came up empty-taloned.

North Dakota 164

North Dakota LACS Oakland Falcons 164

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. Raptors and other predatory birds have largely rebounded, and there seems to be be no shortage of Brown Pelicans, Peregrine Falcons and Bald Eagles. A species, wiped off the earth, never to exist again. Half Moon Bay, CA.

Albatross 218

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 218

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

But nevertheless, this part of the country is home to an astonishing variety of birds and a good number of species that are found nowhere else in the US. In fact, this sub-species was formerly classified as endangered in the US under the Endangered Species Act. Right at the lodge. “Schmoking Ponies!”

Owls 159

Owls Texas Arizona Pigs 159