10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Here in New York we are at quite the disadvantage when it comes to pelagic trips. I’ve been on a whale-watching trip in Orange County , twice gone out to Santa Cruz Island , and even visited Protection Island off the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. Brown Pelicans cared not for my taint. Anyway, back to the boat.

Whales 109

Whales Whaling Albatross Dolphins 109

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

The Islands hold important populations of Monk Seals as well as all the world’s Laysan Ducks and Laysan Finches. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Once you’re prepared, check out this remarkable post and gallery by Pete at Midway.

2011 175

2011 Deer Pro-Test Wildlife 175

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2012

Or, Pygmy leaf-folding frogs, Afrixalus brachycnemis, from Tanzania, tiny climbing frogs who lay their eggs in leaves and then fold the leaves over them for protection, sealing the nest with secretions. There is a large family of frogs, Bufonidae, that includes most of the warty, hoppy creatures we think of as toads.

Reptiles 184

Reptiles Madagascar Family New York City 184