10,000 Birds

APRIL 21, 2015

And, of course, the reputation of certain species of birds as troublemakers for humans is a problem in bird conservation, so this is worth watching. In any event, this round of H5N2 outbreaks is expected to slow down and stop soon, as the migrations wind down. This is the first finding in the Mississippi flyway.

Mississippi 176

Mississippi Fowl Turkey Minnesota 176

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Maybe it was a version of the Mississippi River, maybe it was a version of the Warren River, likely both. In any event, by mid summer or so, the babies are not so small and more or less do OK on their own and hang around the nest. Atop the ridge, where no one will ever build cabins because it is too high up, is a grove of white pines.

Humane 212

Humane Eagles Investigation Research 212

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Located between the Mississippi River and Illinois River, the refuge encompasses 9,225 acres of riverine and floodplain habitat scattered around the confluence of the rivers. The refuge offers opportunities for hiking and biking trails, canoeing and kayaking on Swan Lake, bank fishing, and family friendly programs and events.”

Fish 144

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2013

It wasn’t a particularly eventful year in and of itself, but for those who weren’t around, a lot has changed since then. For example, take the Mississippi Kite (above), photographed at the Dairy Mart Ponds in Tijuana River Valley, between San Diego and the Mexican border. Let’s get to it then.

San Diego 172

San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 172