10,000 Birds
MARCH 2, 2011
We ended up staying out a long time, because there was one conspicuous no-show, the New Zealand Storm-petrel. This critically endangered species was presumed extinct for over 100 years, and was not discovered again until pelagic trips (run by the same people as mine) began chumming to attract other seabirds. Wicked, right?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2014
Mai Po Nature Reserve : world famous locale for shorebirds, waterfowl, waders, and wetland birds; wintering grounds for certain endangered species. I’m chagrined to note that this is one of the rarest species I saw during my trip. Many at Mai Po, which is one of the best places in the world to see this endangered species.
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