10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

The prospect of identifying a certain number of species in a given amount of time pushes us to pay more attention to birds no matter what the circumstances (although I suggest keeping the exclamations about species identifications to yourself during such solemn situations as funerals, graduations, and watching episodes of The Sopranos).

Costa Rica 263

Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 263

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The depth of knowledge, and experience shown here, as well as the writing skills leave me in awe most every week, as I scroll thru the weekly entries. The first of many new species on that trip, but still the first! #7 While this was not ever a cognizant reason for their inclusion, it appears to have played a part.

2016 100

2016 Grizzly Bear Puffins Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. These are included as part of the summary and are maintained in the list, despite objections by some purists, to give the full, rich experience as enjoyed by your lucky, lucky beats. Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). Cypseloides sp.

2020 153

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 153