10,000 Birds
JUNE 12, 2014
Spanish Sparrow – still ill-numbered but, since recently, breeding near the city. Tree Sparrows are almost as common as House Sparrows in some parts of the city, while Ravens and Rooks can be seen among the corvids in the city – unusual for Western birders. Long-eared Owl – year round. My friend B.C,
10,000 Birds
JUNE 6, 2020
You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum). Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina).
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10,000 Birds
JUNE 14, 2011
But after spending time with experienced falconers in the field I have come to respect and admire the responsible practitioners of this, the sport of kings. It is only due to the strong bond (and association with food) between falconer and raptor that the birds return after a hunt. Survival of the fittest.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 13, 2016
At the same time, a Peregrine Falcon flies across the valley. Feral Pigeon – Columba livia dom. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. and Apennine peninsulas (30 + 50 ind.). Eurasian Sparrowhawk – Accipiter nisus.
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Feral Pigeon – Columba livia. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Eurasian Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus. Common Gull – Larus canus. Herring Gull – Larus argentatus. Yellow-legged Gull – Larus michahellis. Ural Owl – Strix uralensis.
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. This is what happens when people choose their pet birds on visual factors alone without taking vocalizations into account. Very stupid thing to do. The rose ring of the Rose-ringed.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 15, 2014
Rock Dove, or Feral Pigeon, ( Columba livia ); Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, 2 January. FALCONIDAE (FALCONS). Peregrine Falcon ( Falco peregrinus ); Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, 7 January. PASSERIDAE (SPARROWS). House Sparrow ( Passer domesticus ); Wellington, New Zealand, 12 January. LARIDAE (GULLS AND TERNS).
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