10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2014

By only driving four hours to the south, birders can easily double that figure with species like Cape May , Wilson’s , and Nashville Warbler – and there are always surprises such as a wintering Blue-winged or Hooded Warbler. Many visitors who come through Orlando or Tampa see maybe eight or ten species on a winter trip.

Florida 171

Florida Miami United States Stray 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2024

There are a few spectacles in the birding community that are high energy, happen quickly, and is worth any effort to experience it. One such experience is a bird grounding event, sometimes called a fallout. A fallout is usually reserved for more significant events, but there is no true gauge as to one versus the other.

Texas 197

Texas Alabama Alligators Nashville 197

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

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. Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla). You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 151

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What my previous experience had not prepared me for, was that this summer I would see many of those species for the first time all at once. I did not yet see Orange-crowned , Nashville , MacGillivray’s , or Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warblers. What I feel right now is joy at their return.

Mexico 166

Mexico Nashville Virginia Shelters 166

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You can then take those facts out into the snow (or, if you live in NYC, the sunshine under which the bushes are starting to bloom), and use the larger context to enhance your birding experience. And, bring a more informed view to discussions, referendums, and practices involving conservation and climate change.

Research 165

Research Birds Hoarding Sweden 165

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2012

Rarities such as Blue-winged Warbler , Hooded Warbler , and Nashville Warbler have all been recorded multiple times, and these records raise a lot of questions as to which species spend the winter regularly in the comparatively underbirded Caribbean islands.

Florida 158

Florida Miami Cuba Bahamas 158

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2014

Add to coverage and currency Rick Wright’s lively, factual text, his intimate knowledge of New Jersey birds and birding, and Brian Small’s excellent photographs, and you have a field guide that will enhance the birding experiences of intermediate birders and help new birders become a part of our tribe. But, I get ahead of myself.

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New Jersey Birds 2014 Species 235

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Take your pick from Yellow , Nashville , and Orange-crowned for Corey BBOTW. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Corey uncovered a surprising number of wood warblers exploring half-hardy culture in the NYC area. How about you? What was your best bird of the weekend?

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2020 Nashville New York Birds 157