10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2012

It is commonly kept in captivity and has therefore established many feral populations world-wide originating from escaped / released cage birds. The local flock of geese (mostly Pink-footed, Swan Goose) is not “countable” while the Egyptian Geese and Ruddy Shelducks that occasionally turn up are.

Germany 238

Germany Netherlands Zoos Geese 238

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The best birds so far were two rare geese, Lesser White-fronted and Red-breasted Goose (both my second observations ever), plus Bewick’s Swan and Red-crested Pochard – all in Greece. Feral Pigeon – Columba livia. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. Common Gull – Larus canus.

Owls 104

Owls Greece Serbia Woodpeckers 104

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2014

Jan 14 : A business trip to Wetzlar in Hessen allows for some quick roadside birding in the Lahnaue where I am lucky to encounter a fine flock of geese (fine for the deep hinterland) that includes Greater White-fronts and even two Barnacles. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus : Leimen, BW, Germany, 8 Jan. Feral Pigeon Columba livia f.

2014 145

2014 France Germany Indonesia 145

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2011

Easily separated from the New Zealand Falcon by its size and wing shape, and the fact you rarely see falcons while driving. Feral Turkey are also quite common. As well as this species you might see Black Swans , Canada Geese and of course Mallards and Mallard/Grey Duck hybrids everywhere as well.

New Zealand 172

New Zealand Birds Thailand Falcons 172