10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2021

Marybeth learns as she birds, embraces listing goals as a means of engaging with community, unabashedly enjoys a little competition, struggles to balance her absolute joy in birding with unexpected, life-and-death family obligations. The book focuses on two listing events: her 2012 Louisiana Big Year and her 2016 Louisiana 300 Year.

Louisiana 264

Louisiana Species Mississippi Alabama 264

10,000 Birds

JUNE 5, 2014

Some of my team member have varying degrees of birding experience in Peru and were visiting the endemic rich northern Peru for the first time. I also congratulate the event organizers, particularly Manuel Bryce, for envisioning and executing a plan to promote bird conservation through ecotourism in one of the world’s best birding hot-spots.

Peru 184

Peru Birds Experience Experiments 184

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2019

I also spent a week in northwestern Costa Rica on a family vacation, a long weekend in Barbados, a week in Georgia, and two week-plus-long trips to visit relatives in southern California. Our family trip to Barbados was mostly about the beach but it was also chock full o’birds! I loved that I was seeing them at all!

2019 137

2019 Barbados Uganda Costa Rica 137

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Spot-breasted Oriole, attending its nest In my experience, male Spot-breasted Orioles begin to sing in the first half of March through most of May on the very same perch in the very same tree every day in spring. The young followed the parents around in small family groups well after they had fledged.

Miami 172

Miami Costa Rica Florida 2005 172

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2015

Written by birders, it underlies a wealth of facts, trends, and events with a consciousness that the more knowledgeable we are about good bird feeding practices, based on history and experience, the more successful bird feeding will be at bringing people to birds and the more people will advocate for effective conservation policies and laws.

America 222

America Industry Squirrels Birds 222

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2011

Astounding because she picked up birding before she could speak and surprising because this ability was definitely not inherited from anyone in my family, myself included. Thankfully there are several really excellent family board games that you can play as a whole family. EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND CLUBS.

Birds 276

Birds Game Wildlife Family 276

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2013

Working with Animal Care and Control has been a fantastic experience for us. We collect items through regular donations, music gigs, visual art shows, culinary events, DJ events, drop box programs, and more. says Sean-Patrick M. Hillman, Co-Founder, Chairman and President of Rock & Rawhide.

New York City 100

New York City Homelessness Adoptable Adopt Cat 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a graceful, rosy-cheeked 13-year old girl with a magic smile who makes living on the edge of nowhere and forever look like the easiest experience in the world. Eagle hunting is a family tradition that goes back at least 12 generations, part of the larger nomadic Kazakh culture.

Eagles 101

Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 101

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2009

For the series, we profile twelve families dealing with a broad range of real-life kitty concerns in an effort to relate to as many cat owners as possible. The site also provides show information, bios on the families and episode air dates.

St. Louis 100

St. Louis Lifestyle Cats Family 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 21, 2011

Pet friendly hotels, campgrounds and other summer vacation facilities recognize that “family vacation” just wouldn’t be the same without Fido and Sylvester! If your pet has a medical condition, take a copy of pertinent medical records in the event of an emergency. June 16, 2011. VCA Animal Hospitals are located in 41 U.S.

Pets 100

Pets Medical Vet Laws 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2016

Tawny Frogmouths are actually more closely related to the Nightjar family. They breed after rain events and this was exactly the situation once again. It was nothing like the experience in September with literally hundreds of each species looking for water. Tawny Frogmouth before it changes shape!

Shelters 100

Shelters Geese Australia 2010 100

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Items up for bid feature a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences and merchandise. The auction is taking place online at CharityBuzz and includes exclusive experiences such as a private “coffee” with Dr. Jane Goodall , tickets to a taping of Dancing with the Stars , a tour of The Today Show , VIP sports packages, and much more.

Wisconsin 100

Wisconsin 2011 Philadelphia Bats 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

’s bird family tree in a new tab and follow along as you read. date the split of those branches to 88 million years ago, well before the extinction event that wiped out all non-bird dinosaurs and many other forms of life about 66 million years ago (the K-Pg boundary). In 2008, Nick Sly published a review of Hackett et al.

Family 279

Family Parrots Birds 2014 279

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2016

For most of the birders in our group, visiting the Taj Mahal was the fulfillment of a bucket list experience, and they left feeling ecstatic over its beauty. Dinner was a celebratory event. So, I birded India, land of Indian Peafowl , Saag Paneer (my favorite Indian dish) and Tigers. I left feeling ecstatic over observing the birds.

India 187

India Tigers Birds Owls 187

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Nate Swick is a contributor to 10,000 Birds, American Birding Association (ABA) blog editor and event leader, and environmental educator. For example, on finding gulls: Close study of gulls is not for everyone, and birders shouldn’t feel obligated to get deep into it if you prefer colorful, less-confusing, families of birds.

Birds 262

Birds North Carolina North America Owls 262

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2015

Prior to the extinction of all of the other dinosaurs, resulting from a cosmic impact event about 65 million years ago, the ancestors of modern birds were different from modern birds in many ways, but also similar in many ways. Birds are a subset of dinosaurs (See: Honey, I Shrunk the Dinosaurs. Here’s the thing.

Alligators 207

Alligators Chickens Research Birds 207

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2013

Some people, one or two of my family members included, hate Canada Geese with a passion that rivals their hatred for mosquitoes (if you’re from Maine, or New England at all, you know that hatred runs deep). I took a family photo that they then told me was destined for their Christmas card that year. Weather is weird.

DC 187

DC Washington Birds Geese 187

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 10, 2012

New Year’s day symbolizes the opportunity to work toward new goals, experience new beginnings, and make a difference. Each year, the Tournament of Roses invites its Grand Marshal to not only become a part of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game, but also a part of its extended family,” said Bixby.

2013 100

2013 Game Experience Experiments 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Filming the plovers of Estero Lagoon Plovers are a significant part of the shorebird family, comprising 66 species worldwide. What events transpire miles away that make a certain destination attractive to birds and wildlife in one way or another? I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding.

Florida 183

Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 183

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

He not only grew up in the Philly area, he’s an active member of the Delaware Valley Ornithology Club, and has a birding career–former tour leader, current Events Coordinator for the ABA–focused on educating birders of all different levels. And, George Armistead is the perfect author for this title.

Pennsylvania 158

Pennsylvania Texas Whales Whaling 158

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2023

In Better Living Through Birding , Chris tells us stories of his life, a very unique life, but he also crafts his experiences so we can relate to them as birders and as people. Because being a birder means you experience life through that framework. And, as he did a decade ago, the joys and benefits of birding.

Emotional 219

Emotional Birds Minneapolis Nepal 219

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 18, 2010

Our working life together is framed by loss and urgency—a person missing, time passing, a family and community desperate for answers. Experience is the best teacher, we’re told, but sometimes past experience can be misleading. Past experience? We need it in the search field. Avoid Hasty Conclusions.

Rescue 100

Rescue Dogs Humane Dallas 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Service proposes opening the following refuges to sport fishing for the first time: North Dakota.

Fish 142

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2023

This past January, however, my experience was even better. The same can be said, to a lesser extent, for the shorebirds, New World sparrows, warblers, and many other families. Even the most common species still seem like an event the first time I see the in the year. Only one other of my favorite sites can come close.

Blackbirds 147

Blackbirds 2020 Ducks Mexico 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2017

My family and I enjoyed the Corn Hill Festival this weekend, which is definitely one of Rochester’s better events. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Around here, summer features festivals pretty much every single weekend. What was your best bird of the weekend?

2017 100

2017 Endangered Species Falcons Birds 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The seasonal life of one bird species is complex; life cycle events like aging, breeding, molt, and migration are intricately tied to habitat, food availability, genetic ‘instincts,’ hours of daylight, and weather. And, bring a more informed view to discussions, referendums, and practices involving conservation and climate change.

Research 165

Research Birds Hoarding Sweden 165

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2011

Someone of your birding experience may already recognize the problems posed by such little diversity among American birders which include: So many people are missing out on the fun and benefits of birding. This is why we need action-oriented birders at this event. to reach others. It will be held at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge.

Philadelphia 181

Philadelphia Birds Ethics America 181

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Both Puerto Rico and the USVI have active birding communities that are currently excluded from full membership in the ABA family. All Americans Should be Full Members of the ABA Family. Adding Puerto Rico and the USVI would largely achieve the goal of bringing all Americans into full membership of the ABA family.

Puerto Rico 146

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 146

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

It is a popular event with the locals and the foreigners alike, where you pay for the drinks and salads, while the main dish, well prepared lake fish, is free. Hence, the experiment was created: a plot was fenced off to keep the animals away and now willow saplings did survive being submerged for half a year.

Greece 189

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 189

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

Mike is a familiar face to anyone who regularly attends birding events as he is one of the faces of Nikon Sport Optics for the birding world. Mike Freiberg grew up in Philadelphia, PA, where his family introduced him to the world of birding. Over time the hobby grew into a career. in Animal Ecology.

Brazil 160

Brazil Venezuela Iowa Guatemala 160

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

Today, I am writing about another very birdy place and an event that I was very fortunate to have experienced, the Champions of the Flyway Bird Race in Eilat, Israel. It might not be Costa Rica, but it is one of the most important, birdiest events on the planet, and checking it out was a dream come true. Waiting for the sandgrouse.

Costa Rica 166

Costa Rica Eagles Birds 166

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

Imagine the heart exploding with happiness that the beautiful pet you have supported and loved, has found forever love with a great family. Fostering is a wonderful experience. A pet needs time to decompress, to learn trust, to “get over” the shelter experience. The former could not be further from the truth. Look at tail wag.

Shelters 100

Shelters Adoptable Rescue Pets 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2024

In his book Tales of a Tribe , author Mark Cocker describes an unfortunate event befalling a friend. Having learned from my Namibian experience I walked away briskly. The following chain of events happened within a single second. One night while camping in the Himalayas, the birding friend hears a Satyr Tragopan calling.

Mozambique 209

Mozambique Birds Ghana Namibia 209

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In the event I’m in a life or death struggle with an Oregon Junco or a particularly feral Dunnock I’d rather my birding companion was at least nominally on my side. It’s an unnerving experience and not at all pleasant even if the bird doesn’t connect often, and I am no stranger to bird attacks.

New Zealand 147

New Zealand Birds Australia Kangaroos 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

I strongly suspect that the rate of attrition on this Loon family is inversely proportionate to the abundance of ducklings in the bay. Non-bird watchers without binoculars and experience are notoriously bad sources of information. Sometimes that one reaches adulthood, but just as often it disappears. More alarm calling. Apparently.

Humane 201

Humane Eagles Investigation Research 201

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Unfortunately, this morph is the dominant one at Fuzhou NFP”) that somehow survived the review process, possibly because the reviewer has had similar experiences. Luckily I wasn’t affected too severely by the current pandemic: I lost neither life nor family members to Covid, only my job which was replaced the same day I lost it.

2020 221

2020 Birds Germany Costa Rica 221

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

While Haviken foregoes these latter production methods, it does rely on the singular contributions of Brettanomyces lambicus , a member of a family of wild yeasts (colloquially known as “Brett”) known for producing distinctly funky flavors in several traditional Belgian styles, and more recently, a new breed of American “wild” ales.

Penguins 100

Penguins Cooking Belgium New York 100