10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2023

Because this is New Guinea, it does not attract t**s, finches, and sparrows, but parrots and birds-of-paradise… as soon as a fresh load of papayas and bananas is brought out and thrown on the table, the forest comes alive.” My Big Year is such a succession of new experiences that there is simply no time to think of other things.

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Papua New Guinea Guinea Suriname South America 243

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2024

The selections appear to largely reflect Hauber’s personal experiences around the world and he does occasionally bring himself into the essay, reflecting on a European Robin he observes at dusk in northwestern Germany or searching for American Robin nests on a tree farm in the Midwestern United States.

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Chicago Barn Owls Penguins New Zealand 173

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2019

Based on how naturally parrots and leafbirds (the real ones in Asia, not the figments that plague birders in every country) blend into foliage, I’d imagine that most arboreal avian species would want the same advantages. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

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2019 Asia Turkey Parrots 114

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

Most of all, the time and effort is worth it when we see new birds, surpass our goals, and when we share those trying, challenging, exuberant and triumphant times with others because the birding party is always better, always stronger, when you you can enjoy the experience with like-minded souls.

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Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 257

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

But in 2020 I personally saw thousands of Waxwings in a dozen or so sites, and every one of my birder friends across the country had a similar experience. I saw it described somewhere as a parrot’s bill stuck to a hawk’s body. Most years, there are no more than a few dozen reports of this species across the region.

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Mexico 2020 2012 Parrots 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

UNLESS that is you get yourself down to the internationally-renowned Tambopata Research Centre in southern Peru where literally hundreds of macaws (and other parrots) congregate around a 50 meter high clay bank. The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Scarlet Macaw Ara macao.

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Peru Parrots 2011 Research Center 254

10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2012

My wife and I took a little vacation back in February to scout this river boat service; it was one of those experiences that will always bring back many good memories and great birds. These day tours are also very good to see wildlife and experience the deep jungle beauty with its noises, smells, and mysteries.

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Ecuador Peru Birds Parrots 171

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2015

However, there are those species which have a hard time bringing attention to themselves such as Yellow-shouldered Blackbird , Giant Nuthatch , and Vinaceous-breasted Parrot. There are certain birding experiences that stay with you forever. And that was it.

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Brazil California Condor Parrots Texas 208

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2013

A great combination for any birder wanting a richer experience of northern Argentina and it birds. After this incredible rich quick stop we continued northbound searching at every ebird hotspot and any other stream crossings that came along but all the next hotpost fell short of our first experience. Burrowing Parrots.

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Argentina Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 166

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

However, the typical birding experience for someone down here also includes a large menagerie of other species such as Orange-winged Parrot , Mitred Parakeet , Egyptian Goose and Nutmeg Mannikin. Common Hill Mynas are easy to locate due to their loud, shrill calls.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2014

White-bellied Parrot was one of many target species at either of the canopy towers. ” At first light, many of the larger canopy species commute and call from the canopy: parrots, cotingas, guans, and toucans. The high pitched screech of White-bellied Parrot ? 4:30AM: It is time to wake up! ” I would usually ask.

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Otters Parrots Birds Brazil 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Second, even if we do, we have discovered through bitter experience that jewelry can either be snatched or, like very small guns, used against us. asked Marge Gibson, when I asked a group of bird rehabbers about their bling experiences. And parrots =.”. As for nice clothing … right! Oh my, where do I start?”

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Bald Eagle Wildlife Rehabilitation Vet Birds 216

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Check out the area around the cabins and parking area and you could see trogons, parrots, toucans, woodcreepers, tanagers, manakins, and much more. It probably also experiences some of the River of Raptor action Costa Rica is blessed with. Good Lowland Forest Birding.

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Costa Rica Puerto Rico Birds Owls 263

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

Namibia is politically stable and a safe country to visit offering spectacular scenery, untouched wildernesses, vast game reserves, superb wildlife and fascinating cultural experiences. These tiny parrots nest inside Social Weaver colonies and are restricted to arid areas of Namibia and surrounding drylands.

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Namibia Angola Lovebirds South Africa 245

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

about his experiences with Harris’ Hawks ( Parabuteo unicinctus ) as falconry birds in the Sonoran Desert in which he discusses various pros and cons of falconry. And I had the same misgivings about captive parrots. The day I saw my first wild Cape Parrot ( Poicephalus robustus ), something changed in me.

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Falcons Parrots Breeding Experience 212

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

©22 Pasadena Audubon, “Parrot Roosts in the Greater Pasadena Area” The profiles start with an overall summary of the area–location, agency administrator is there is one, types of habitat, notable water bodies and recreation facilities. It’s also an exciting and incredibly beautiful place to bird, period. .”

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Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 188

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

A few other birds also showed, highlights including a tree full of screeching Mealy Parrots but other birding experiences par excellence were waiting in the wings. The next day saw us making our way to El Tapir for close views of the Snowcap , a surreal fairy of a creature that stands out in an already surreal family.

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Costa Rica Species San Jose Birds 178

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Here are some highlights and observations of that very birdy weekend at Selva Bananito: There are a lot of pewees that pass through Costa Rica : Based on past experiences of pewee mania, I already knew this to be the case but this trip really took the cake. Parrots in Costa Rica require plenty of old trees for nesting as well as for food.

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Costa Rica Birds Parrots Farming 153

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

But even more bitter is a birder’s envy… Jealousy makes up so much of the birding experience that I imagine the green-eyed monster derives its color from parrot plumage. But the envy that gnaws at me right now stems not from the thought of the 9,000+ birds that I haven’t yet seen that others have.

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Emotional 2011 ALA Ohio 160

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Yellow-naped Parrot. Endangered and awesome, it’s pretty easy to experience this big parrot in the Pacific lowlands of Costa Rica from Tarcoles north to near Nicaragua. Another spectacular bird that can also be seen in the Darien and a few other sites is still most accessible in Costa Rica. Bare-necked Umbrellabird.

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Costa Rica Panama Birds Eagles 202

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 28, 2014

The first views of a Brown Cachalote made up for all of the dust sucking experience. My first heat thumping experience came when I saw the Crested Hornero. Got my second thumping experience with the first views of the Lark-like Bushrunner ! My third crested bird-thumping experience was the Red-crested Cardinal.

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Argentina Farming Chile Birds 180

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2014

Adam and Tim are experienced Florida birders with varying degrees of experience when birding the Tropical Rainforests. It was obvious that not only scientists found this attractive; canopy exploration has become popular among ecotourists wishing to experience the forest canopy. Many of these birds were lifers for them.

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Peru Birds United Kingdom South Africa 182

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This is a bit of a rabbit hole, however, and you may find yourself, as I did, spending the day watching videos of Superb Lyrebirds singing and Kea Parrots making snowballs. Most of the chapters in The Bird Way focus on one or two scientists who has done extensive research on ‘outlier behavior.’

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Research Birds Science Costa Rica 215

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2015

That experience along with additional opportunities to explore the property with guide Ismael Torres established what we expected all along: Finca Luna Nueva is very birdy with a reserve list of over 240 species. Want tropical stunners like toucans, trogons, parrots, and motmots? Are there hummingbirds?

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Costa Rica Birds Farming 2014 248

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

It’s a strange experience looking up from a city street to gaze at birds native to South America; even more ironic considering humans drove the only native parrot/parakeet species, the Carolina Parakeet , to extinction. Austin had one more life bird in store for me.

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Austin Texas Birds Non Human 108

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

In Costa Rica, although I did spend a memorable one years ago in the Osa Peninsula where flocks of parrots flew into the mangroves while we feasted on turkey, pie, and the works, we have no actual Wild Turkeys , nor an official Thanksgiving. Come on down and see if you can experience a neotropical turkey-trogon-cotinga fest!

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Costa Rica Turkey Ecuador Hunting 166

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

She grew up in the constant warmth of tropical lowlands where trogons, motmots, and parrots were birds of an average day. There are benefits to birding in Costa Rica during the winter wet season, recently, I got the chance to experience some of them during a day of guiding at Carara National Park. Sound nice?

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Costa Rica Birds Parrots Species 134

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2017

’ They are challenging to find, frustrating to photograph, and the antbird experience often includes heat and humidity, mud and bugs. It was one of those magic experiences when you are so absorbed you forget you have a camera. However, all is forgotten when you get a good look at them.

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Brazil Birds Los Angeles Tigers 144

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2020

I savor the timeless experience of scanning these tropical waves for storm-petrels and lost jaegers. In a normal July,I might be looking for Oilbirds in Monteverde , scanning for seabirds at Puntarenas, steadily birding forward to add one year bird after another. Once in a while, I put the scope on the grosbeak and bobwhite.

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Costa Rica Birds Thailand Family 205

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

The incredible lighting at dawn in the Pantanal is an experience in of itself. I will also never forget the experience of rolling out of bed, walking down a couple miles and back, and having breakfast at around 8:00AM with a day list already over 100 species. I must mention one thing. Alas, it was over too soon.

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Brazil Birds Blackbirds Paraguay 165

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2014

This White-crowned Parrot was seen during constant rain at Cinchona, Costa Rica. If you experience a couple days like this during the last three months of the year, you might be better off going back over the mountains for some drier Pacific slope birding. We aren’t talking a shower or two either.

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Costa Rica Birds Parrots Experience 208

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2023

This near-mythical parrot has captivated my subconscious from the moment I learned of its existence. A massive (largest member of the Amazona group of parrots) creature with searing red eyes set in a sea of blue, brown, and purple, the Imperial Parrot ( Amazona imperialis ) is a recluse of higher elevation forest on the island of Dominica.

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Dominica Parrots Groups Rights 130

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

Finches, for example, are “especially prone to nomadism,” and Falcons, as many experienced birders know, are more closely related to parrots and songbirds than to hawks and eagles. Floyd’s writing style draws the reader in, including us in his experiences and observations, making the personal communal.

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Birds North America Breeding America 114

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Guianan Cock-of-the-rock, Capuchinbird, Red Fan Parrot, Guianan Toucanet, White Bellbird, Grey-winged Trumpeters, Black Currasow. The Nikon’s BATV crew flew in to Paramaribo where we were graciously hosted at the luxurious Hotel Krasnapolsky for a night so that we could experience the culture and fun of the capital city.

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Suriname Birds Guyana South America 207

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. White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis). White-fronted Parrot (Amazona albifrons). Graylag Goose (Anser anser). Brant (Branta bernicla).

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2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 151

10,000 Birds

MAY 28, 2014

I have, for the most part, been able to avoid caves since that experience. Much more exciting was the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot that shot past, followed, on the rather slippery path to the caves, by several Rufous-winged Philentomas. For starters, the cave is surrounded by some rather nice forest.

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Bats Birds Vanuatu Namibia 154

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2011

I photographed this Guianan Cock-of-the-rock at a lek site near Surama, deep in the rainforest zone of Guyana, and my incredible experience with Andean Cock-of-the-rocks was at a display lek on the edge of the town of Jardin, in the coffee-belt of Colombia, both just incredible birds that make the heart soar with joy!

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