10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

… Tags: ducks , features , jamaica bay , migration , queens • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! I have had similar experiences at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and you are so right on when you say “am I ever glad that I am a birder!&# It was a great experience.

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Ducks 2011 Jamaica New York 168

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

After several minutes of this deep water foraging behavior, this White-faced Ibis made its way toward me into more shallow water Posed for a little while, and then began to preen I’m glad I took the time to visit Colusa National Wildlife Refuge on this day. You never know what you might see! Get yours today! Beautiful bird.

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Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 155

Animal Person

APRIL 6, 2010

I'm going to try hard to have this not become a rant, but " Even Among Animals: Leaders, Followers and Schmoozers ," by Natalie Angier in yesterday's New York Times begins with "even." Tags: Current Affairs Language. Have they not ever observed nonhuman animals? We're all animals, aren't we? We're sentient.

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Animal Pigs Human Animals Humane 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

And, as a bonus, your spouse/partner will probably want to go birding with you more often… Tags: Portugal , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

Natural Springs in the Eco-park Next time you plan a birding trip be sure to check out the conservation and sustainability policies of the places you are staying at. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 180

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Next time you are birding in South Florida in the winter remember to check out Estero Lagoon near Fort Myers Beach. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Get yours today! These Blasts From The Past What is a Phoebe? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 183

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Tags: best bird , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

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2011 New York Deer Birds 153

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

3 Responses to “Spring is for Wheatears&# Duncan Mar 18th, 2011 at 3:36 pm I got to experience a wheatear-palooza on my one day birding around Dubai last year. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Get yours today! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

Cyprus 145

Cyprus 2011 Deer New York 145

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

… Tags: books , brazil , field guide , Reviews • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! of species of bird that birders the world over desperately want to experience. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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Brazil Wildlife 2011 Birds 195

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. more migratory sky shots here ) Tags: march , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! Look to the skies for flocks of waterfowl on the wing!

2011 150

2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Looking at the staccato-like entries of my field notes one last time I am aware that my tiny contribution during these two weeks is extraordinarily minute compared to the months and years of dedication many here have contributed. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Peru Parrots 2011 Research Center 254

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

It comes at a cost, however; they must dry their feathers after wetting them, and in the case of darters and anhingas, spend plenty of time in the sun to keep their body temperatures high. Ringer Tags: cormorants , frigatebirds , genetics , taxonomy and systematics • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

2011 151

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 151

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. … Tags: brazil • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Share Your Thoughts « A First Christmas Bird Count Experience Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 177

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Mar 19th, 2011 at 8:26 pm Corey, I am jealous of your Red-breasted Merganser experience at JBWR and the flight shots. Share Your Thoughts « Nate Makes the News! I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!)

2011 133

2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Tags: iatb • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Birding opened up Central America for me in a way that nothing else did. Get yours today!

Costa Rica 150

Costa Rica 2011 Birds Deer 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are interested in chasing the bird just look at the New York State birding listserv for info on how to contact Fred Jordan. … Tags: Lewiss Woodpecker , new york , woodpeckers • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! It truly is a beauty, and worth the very long trip.

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New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 185

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Informed literature bears out my experience that most birds are seen singly or in pairs. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. The former British colony’s Z.c. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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2011 Deer India New York 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

Greg the Naughty Takahe ( Porphyrio hochstetteri ) Tags: Destinations , new zealand • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Duncan Mar 10th, 2011 at 3:01 am I know from experience that Saddlebacks are tricky little guys to catch. Get yours today! A week spent on Kapiti only got us 3 of them! Wicked, right?

New Zealand 147

New Zealand 2011 Deer Cats 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Again, Poe provides the anwer: Regarding, then, Beauty as my province, my next question referred to the tone of its highest manifestation- and all experience has shown that this tone is one of sadness. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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2011 Fowl Deer Cats 239

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

It is not a new book, about 6 years old. I have encountered this situation only one time in my birding experience. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. We’re not talking habitat, we’re talking geographic location here. Think “white”.

2011 124

2011 North America Deer New York 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Hiking For The Heck of It Reason To Become a Bird Watcher #1: No Batteries Required Welcome Wednesday: Musings on a Big Year About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. Get yours today! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 199

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

And I haven’t even started to write about ageing them … What are your experiences, and what is the colour of the claws on your local gull species? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Nice piercing, dude! Gulls move in mysterious ways.

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2011 Birds Deer Europe 158