10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The many small ponds and waterways attract quite a few ducks, though presumably due to their China experience, they are extremely wary of people. P eregrine Falcon. In contrast, Little Egrets almost seem to revel in their high visibility (when they do not suffer from winter depression). Eurasian Kestrel.

China 161

China Ducks Transported Game 161

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In this first installment, I will focus on my impressions and experiences in the highlands portion of our tour. Birds came fast during the first few hours, including a wide array of classic Neotropical species such as Keel-billed Toucan , Bat Falcon , Bright-rumped Attila , Buff-throated Saltator , and Boat-billed Flycatcher.

Honduras 209

Honduras Costa Rica El Salvador Arizona 209

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Nevertheless, it necessary to combine field experience with museum experience to create a vivid and accurate image of a species. I wish the flight images for the hawks, falcons, parakeets, and parrots were larger. Images on the same plate are drawn to scale, and the scale percentage is indicated on the upper right-hand corner.

America 212

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 212