10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2020

But seeing as the month is also bookended by Hogmanay and Burns Night, we’ll gladly take the opportunity to visit– in spirits, at least – the rugged Celtic landscapes of Scotland and Ireland where whisky was born and – with luck – have a look at the birds that inhabit them. He’s even been given a name: Gilbert. . Gilbert: The Famous Grouse.

Sheep 194

Sheep Branding Ireland Fowl 194

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

More importantly however, there used to be a time when identification guides were published that focussed entirely on the British Isles, leaving out many species of “continental” Europe, and these were labelled “of Britain and Europe” to promote sales outside the UK and Ireland.

Europe 165

Europe Mammals Animal Birds 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Fortunately, I had T he Crossley ID Guide: Britain & Ireland by Richard Crossley and Dominic Couzens on my desk. Conceived and authored by Richard Crossley, birder, traveler, and photographer, The Crossley ID Guide: Britain & Ireland is the third book of the series. The description sounded a lot like a House Finch.

Ireland 171

Ireland 2013 Ducks Breeders 171

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2013

Which is the story of how I ended up using Britain’s Dragonflies: A field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland, 2 nd edition, by David Smallshire & Andy Swash to successfully identify my French dragonflies and damselflies. I’m going to look at Britain’s Dragonflies first.

Ireland 171

Ireland France Breeding Eggs 171

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2013

I haven’t done any surveys, but I would bet my binoculars that images and stories of hawks attract more attention and adoration from birders and the average person on the street than any other bird family. Families do not hike up mountains to sit all day on pointy rocks to watch woodpeckers. Those cameras are aimed at hawks.

North America 208

North America Bald Eagle Falcons Owls 208

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

It is kind of interesting, actually, and about the Norman invasion of Ireland. But once you passed ‘the Pale,” you were outside the authority and safety of English law, and subject to all the savageries of rural Ireland. Like this bird family b. If you want to signal to your environment that you a.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Research 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2016

He was the most loving father you could wish for and life will never be the same for any of us now, but we treasure all of the time we spent together and especially when we could all be together at the family home for a few days that one last time. Wexford, S Ireland. It really has not changed a great deal other than the birding!

Iceland 135

Iceland Netherlands France Kuwait 135

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2018

Benson artist and illustrator responsible for the iconic Guinness artwork, explained the company’s peculiar request: “The Guinness family did not want an advertising campaign that equated with beer. They thought it would be vulgar. They also wanted to stress the brew’s strength and goodness. Somehow it led to animals.”.

Campaign 101

Campaign Sea Lions Lions Kangaroos 101

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 10, 2020

But seeing as the month is also bookended by Hogmanay and Burns Night, we’ll gladly take the opportunity to visit– in spirits, at least – the rugged Celtic landscapes of Scotland and Ireland where whiskey was born and – with luck – have a look at the birds that inhabit them.

Ireland 188

Ireland Branding Species Birds 188

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2018

Three members of the family Ramphastidae : a versatile mascot for everything from Irish dry stout to fruit-flavored breakfast cereals.

Blackbirds 104

Blackbirds Wounded Stray 2013 104

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

This is how, I think, the “Crossley technique” works best—coverage of specific bird families that pose identification challenges to birders at all levels of skill. And Hybrids: Waterfowl tend to hybridize to a greater degree than most other bird families, and the guide does an excellent job of covering hybrids. Sullivan, 2013, PUP).

Ducks 117

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 117

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? A new country, Ireland, was added to bring the total countries list to 48. Is it wrong of me to go birding to get away from the kids now that they are at home all day? August is the make or break month for relationships. Bravo if you have. Alphabetic Taxonomic.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100