10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2014

I have received so many calls to come rescue a baby hawk or falcon or some kind of raptor,” wrote Jennifer Dudley, and attached this photo. I got a sewer rat a lady thought was a baby opossum,” chimed in Charis Palmer. “A Someone brought me a Cliff Swallow he swore was a falcon,” wrote Louise Shimmel. The joke was on us!”.

Wildlife 257

Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Falcons Pit Bulls 257

10,000 Birds

JUNE 22, 2019

The three huge eagles are lottery winner rare and the Orange-breasted Falcon has never been documented for the country but the rest are seen here and there on an annual basis. However, that healthy suite of hawks, kites, and forest-falcons comes with an ironic footnote. This curassow is great.

Costa Rica 194

Costa Rica Eagles West Virginia Opossums 194

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2021

I’ve noted at least nine species of reptiles and amphibians, even our native opossum and squirrel. In a couple weeks I’ll be keeping my ears alert for the flight calls of incoming shorebirds, they shall definitely be followed by a Peregrine Falcon. Of course, various species of bats as well.

Opossums 264

Opossums Barn Owls Hunting Reptiles 264