10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Of course, with the Drakensberg still not that far away from Capetown and South African explorers obviously very fond of saving mental energy by simply starting bird names with the word “cape”, we have the Cape Robin-Chat … … the Cape Rock Thrush … … the Cape Sparrow … … and the Cape Weaver.

South Africa 239

South Africa Africa Lesotho Nigeria 239

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Soon afterwards I managed a few more birds, including introduced Javan Mynas , lots of lovely Peaceful Doves , a large and impressive White-throated Kingfisher , an perky family of Oriental Magpie Robins , and a Black-napped Oriole. In this case I wasn’t too bothered, as I was returning for a week on the way back.

New Zealand 144

New Zealand Fur Malaysia Woodpeckers 144

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Tree sparrows (see header photograph) were common in town, but not in the surrounding countryside. Its family must have flown south Finding mammals is always a challenge: we saw Red Foxes several times, and Red Squirrels daily, though disappointingly the majority sported grey rather than red fur. had clearly been left behind.

Reindeer 146

Reindeer Squirrels Fur Fox 146