10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Audubon Associate Naturalist, have led this tour many times, through tornados, droughts, questionable restaurants, and, sadly, the advent of fracking, and every one of my friends who has participated over the years has raved about the experience and the birds (in fact, one member of our group was on his third or fourth trip, I lost count).

North Dakota 140

North Dakota Birds Sparrows Blackbirds 140

Animal Person

MAY 12, 2009

Reading Deb's post about the goslings at Poplar and getting Jenny 's request to sign a petition to save the Canada geese of Ballwin, Missouri from mass extermination reminded me how much I miss the wildlife at the neighborhood we lived in from 2002-early 2005. Not to be confused with Little Girl, of course. And a dead end.

Geese 100

Geese Ducks Feral Cats Vermont 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing. Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is designated as an Important Birding Area for Missouri.

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 143

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2012

I first met Robert Gallardo on my first trip to the neotropics, a wonderful experience at the first Mesoamerican Bird Festival in Honduras in 2009. A tax-deductible donation can be done through the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. Robert was briefly a Beat Writer on 10,000 Birds and he has also contributed a guest post.

Honduras 158

Honduras Campaign Birds Missouri 158

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2012

I know from experience how accessible Dennis is, last year he helped me identify a damselfly I photographed in Costa Rica (Argia anceps, no common name). Species accounts are sequential, one running right after the other. He is a naturalist dedicated to widening the circle of people interested in the natural history of odonates.

United States 234

United States Costa Rica Massachusetts North America 234

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Last week, I received an email from an American couple that has recently moved to Morelia; they found me right here on 10,000 Birds. Many studies have shown that a life rich in new experiences, and especially learning a new language late in life, can help stave off the onset of dementia. Fame suits me, I must humbly admit.)

Mexico 220

Mexico Birds Costa Rica Alabama 220