10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2016

And I am inside the southern tip of the western Balkan Dinara-Pindos population range, stretching from Slovenia in the north to Greece in the south, with 2,500 bears. Afraid that their ideas for the development of the area, including a ski centre, might be restricted by the nature protection regime, the officials rejected the idea.

Bears 271

Bears Greece Europe Slovenia 271

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The conservation need is urgent: great attention has rightly been paid to Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest but not enough resources have gone to the Pantanal and the Cerrado, of which only 4% and 5%, respectively, are protected. of species of bird that birders the world over desperately want to experience. Hat-tip to Stella.

Brazil 237

Brazil Wildlife 2011 Birds 237

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi). Thus the “new normal” list, sanitized and with 6-foot spacing is presented below for your catalogue-reading pleasure.

2020 162

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 162

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2014

They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. Kathi Borgmann and Josh Beck are living the dream of many a North American birder. But at last we were in El Triunfo! Wine-throated Hummingbird.

Guatemala 175

Guatemala Mexico San Diego South America 175

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Sometimes they have to protect their catches from piratic African Fish Eagles who swoop down as soon as they that see a Saddle-bill has successfully caught a fish. It is quite a sight to experience hundreds of Abdim’s Stork dropping out of the skies from seemingly thin air, to gorge on burnt or fleeing insects and rodents.

Africa 250

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 250

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

A First Christmas Bird Count Experience » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Hat-tip to Stella. @Amber yes, that iridescent sheen is just the way you see it here. Beautiful bird. Share Your Thoughts « Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field? Thanks for visiting!

Wildlife 158

Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 158

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Barbados The Other Antigua 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. Hat-tip to Stella. Oh, Yeah, I’m Going to Ecuador! The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

Portugal 199

Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 199

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Lakes, lightning, locusts and lizards Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Birding Kuwait The Other Antigua 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.

Dominican Republic 219

Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 219

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

2011 163

2011 New York Deer Birds 163

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The Greater Flamingo is the bird with the pink bill tipped with black. The leopards place their kill in a tree, protecting it from poaching by other predators. That was easily fixed by adding a post-Safari trip to Eastern South Africa, led by dashing Rockjumper guide Clayton Burne, to my itinerary. How do you tell the difference?

South Africa 255

South Africa Africa Leopards Penguins 255

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Many of the fruits, seeds and flowers that make up a significant part of a macaw’s diet in this part of the Amazon basin have evolved with naturally occurring toxins designed for the plant’s self-protection. Hat-tip to Stella. Wicked, right?

Peru 255

Peru Parrots 2011 South America 255

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

This may be the most awesome pelagic you’ll ever experience… For me it was the publication in 1984 of Peter Harrison’s ground-breaking identification guide to ‘ Seabirds ’ that opened up the off-shore world of pelagic birding right on Cape Town’s door step.

Albatross 211

Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 211

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Many birders keep personal birding lists or life lists, documenting the species they have seen throughout their birding experiences. The concept of a big year gained significant attention through books, such as “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik, which chronicled the experiences of birders participating in competitive big years.

United States 147

United States North America Birds America 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Hat-tip to Stella.

2011 150

2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

I shall endeavor to protect and take care of all living creatures. I started experimenting with tofu scrambles till I found how to make ones that I like, and these are every bit as tasty as scrambled eggs and are far less likely to cause salmonella poisoning. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.

Lacto-Ovo 40

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Vegan Veal 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

The experience also inspired my column this month at 10,000 Birds, so check that out when you’re done: Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds.) [.] Hat-tip to Stella. The islands teem with bird life, mostly seabirds and shorebirds, though we did spot a Black Phoebe and a couple of House Finches. The proposal from U.S.

2011 166

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 166

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. Hat-tip to Stella. It seemed like a really fun way to spend the day! John Marvin has had a near lifelong wish to see a Jabiru. The Brazilian bird I would most like to see is the Jabiru. Wicked, right?

Brazil 239

Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 239

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Protect the Commons The Military Macaws of Jaumave, Mexico Canada… The Conservation Capital of the World Absence: Big South Cape Island Make Your Cat an Indoor Cat About the Author Duncan Duncan Wright is a Wellington-based ornithologist working on the evolution of New Zealands birds. Hat-tip to Stella.

New Zealand 154

New Zealand 2011 Deer Cats 154

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. Hat-tip to Stella. I suspect though that once we get past the Ides of March (beware!) Get yours today! link] Donna S.

2011 133

2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

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. Hat-tip to Stella. As promised, one winner has been chosen at random from all entries that [.] Thanks for visiting!

Brazil 209

Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 209

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

But after repeated good experiences with birders as individuals, Mr Jordan has consented to allow the bird to be made public before it leaves. Hat-tip to Stella. It truly is a beauty, and worth the very long trip. Jacey Mar 22nd, 2011 at 2:03 pm Hi Everyone. Isn’t conservation about putting the group ahead of the individual?

New York 227

New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 227

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. Hat-tip to Stella. Wicked, right?

Costa Rica 150

Costa Rica 2011 Birds Deer 150

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She is one of the best nature writers I’ve encountered in recent years, able to paint experiences with emotional immediacy. In the water I find a single black-tipped feather as their only trace.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Informed literature bears out my experience that most birds are seen singly or in pairs. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

2011 217

2011 Deer India New York 217

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. Hat-tip to Stella. The proposal from U.S. Wicked, right?

Panama 241

Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 241

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2013

Besides the urgent need to identify my dragonflies, I was interested in hands-on experience using these field guides. A right-hand sidebar encapsulates basic facts–common or scarce, widespread or endangered, overall length and hindwing length, where to look, observation tips, look-alikes (just a list).

Ireland 203

Ireland France Breeding Eggs 203