10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sometimes I just want to hug eBird, or more specifically, whoever writes the short species descriptions (even though I am not the typical hugging kind of person, trust me on this). The Plain Sunbird is the plain vanilla version of the otherwise often very colorful family (ok, a very low-budget sort of joke). “Dull, me?

Los Angeles 200

Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 200

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse. There are 461 species on the Maine checklist. This field guide covers 265 species, the ones most likely to be seen–residential and migratory, almost all nesting birds, many wintering birds.

Los Angeles 210

Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 210

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2013

The mountains of southern California are a necessary escape from the heat, smog, and suburbia that can plague the denizens of places like Orange County and Los Angeles. The original plan had been for the entire family to head up to Mount Baldy and take the ski lift up and enjoy some short hikes in the mountain air.

Los Angeles 153

Los Angeles San Antonio California Long Beach 153

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2017

1,712 species, 12% of which are endemics. News flash–I just received the trip report from Carlos, and the tally is 419 species recorded, of which 16 were heard only; plus Ian and I saw an additional species before the tour started, courtesy of Paulo Boute. Favorite Woodpecker: This is a toughie. Oh my gosh!

Brazil 160

Brazil Birds Los Angeles Tigers 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2012

I could go for the American Dipper that was reported in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles. I ruled this option out because I have had terrible luck with the species and because I wasn’t sure enough of the bird’s exact location. Neither of those obstacles were obstacles I was willing to try to surmount.

San Marino 107

San Marino Los Angeles Birds Laws 107