10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2013

Great Gray Owl , Northern Hawk Owl , Snowy Owl – this trinity captures the imagination of most birders with their imposing presence, unique adaptations, and beauty as among the most desired species of bird to see in the world. On the third day, we finally connected with the species I wanted to see the most and just could not miss.

Minnesota 210

Minnesota Owls Bald Eagle Hoarding 210

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The book offers numerous facts about many species, findings of hundreds of research projects, notes on trends and exceptions from the norm, but little that captures the poetry of winter bird behavior or ignites a passion for change.

Research 189

Research Birds Hoarding Sweden 189

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2019

Birders cherish and hoard books above all other trappings of the pastime, and rather than relegating these tomes to the home library or study, they’re routinely carried out-of-doors as constant and dog-eared companions in field and forest. Few hobbies place such value on the written knowledge contained in books as does birding.

2015 113

2015 Italy Falcons Europe 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

No matter how many times I see certain species, I’m happy to see them again when the seasons shift. The entire migratory season will bring hoards of birds passing over. I’ve seen a lot of crane watching here in the US but what makes the Israel experience so special is that the cranes really don’t care about you.

Hoarding 199

Hoarding Nebraska Minnesota 199