10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2023

I expected Arjan to describe more birding lodges in detail, but, if I remember well, only half a dozen or so were described in such a manner, the world-famous Kumul Lodge in the highlands of Papua New Guinea being among them. My Big Year is such a succession of new experiences that there is simply no time to think of other things.

Papua New Guinea 239

Papua New Guinea Guinea Suriname South America 239

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2019

Also, the island of New Guinea appeared as a whole, or as its parts, the eastern independent country of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the western West Papua province of Indonesia. 10%: Australia, Papua New Guinea. 15%: Colombia, New Guinea (irrespective of the part/country). Ecuador or Botswana, respectively).

Papua New Guinea 214

Papua New Guinea America Costa Rica Sri Lanka 214

10,000 Birds

APRIL 16, 2012

The Kakum Forest Canopy Walkway – a “must experience” for any serious birder As we moved across the first swaying walkway, the distinctive sound of a Rufous-sided Broadbill performing his mechanical whirring display flight could be heard below us.

Ghana 172

Ghana Guinea Birds Eagles 172

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 10, 2012

The family Picathartidae consists of two very unusual birds; White-necked or Yellow-headed Picathartes , endemic to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa; and Gray-necked or Red-headed , restricted to Lower Guinea forests of Central Africa. They also occur in Liberia, Ivory Coast and Guinea.

Sierra Leone 262

Sierra Leone Ghana Cameroon Equatorial Guinea 262

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

He is a writer and communicator whose day jobs have taken him to six continents and more than 25 countries, including Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Kenya, and Cameroon. The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.]

2011 151

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 151