10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2022

The HBW entry for the Downy Woodpecker (Reno, USA) illustrates a common phenomenon – apparently, the more a species is known, the more subjects for further research pop up. There is a Chinese proverb stating “Laws control a lesser person, right conduct controls a greater one.” ”).

Woodpeckers 245

Woodpeckers South Africa China Singapore 245

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

That’s right, there is another Beat Writer at 10,000 Birds! He attended Iowa State University where he earned his B.S. One of his most memorable birding experiences was the six months spent in Northeast Brazil performing research on a new species of bird called the Araripe Manakin. in Animal Ecology.

Brazil 160

Brazil Venezuela Iowa Guatemala 160

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 241

United States Costa Rica Massachusetts North America 241

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.

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 145