10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They frequently reuse nest holes, thus saving vital natural resources even though cleaning out the used nest hole takes about one week ( source ). A kingfisher with a somewhat deficient work ethic, I guess. The Oriental Darter is classified as Near Threatened – the reasons are the usual ones: habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The Trumpeter Swans above, for example, winter in Washington’s Skagit Valley, where Hashimoto “attempted to capture the low light and soft grays of winter,” while also rejoicing in this conservation success story–in the early 1960’s the swan numbers in the Valley were down to 15 due to hunting, they now number 11,000.

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Birds Eggs Laws Woodpeckers 143

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Birders who embark on a big year often dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to travel to different habitats, explore various locations, and encounter a wide range of bird species. It features detailed illustrations by Kenn Kaufman, concise species descriptions, range maps, and useful identification tips.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2020

Her children’s books–which include the charming Mama Build a Little Nest , other picture books, and chapter books–evince an easy familiarity with birds, their science and birding ethics. The book also includes a Glossary and “Tips for Adult Caregivers.” © 2019 Jennifer Ward, © 2019 Alexander Vidal.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Very little information was available at the time, so we hired a car and off we went, following the few tips we had managed to gather but mostly our noses. The timber industry-led assault on this resource is building towards ecological catastrophe. And wow, what a trip we had!

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