10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The HBW describes the population of the Blue-naped Parrot at Kota Kinabalu as feral – sounds a bit harsh to me given the proximity of Kota Kinabalu to those areas where the species is deemed a proper resident. It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market.

Malaysia 254

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 254

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

But as of right now there is nowhere in the United States where a birder can see a chicken and count it on his or her list despite the fact that there is a well established and long lasting Feral Chicken population in the Florida Keys. It is time for the Florida Ornithological Society to allow for the counting of Feral Chickens.

Chickens 209

Chickens Florida Feral Species 209

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 17, 2012

A recent visit to Fort Tilden, on the coast of Queens, provided two examples in about fifteen minutes of how difficult it is for songbirds to find their way south. Another recent visit to Kissena Corridor Park in central Queens provided a couple of more examples. dead Common Yellowthroat Please, keep your cats indoors.

Feral Cats 191

Feral Cats Cats Killing North America 191