10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Growing up within an hour of one of the world’s premier shorebird destinations -- West Coast National Park in South Africa -- helped for sure. Filming the plovers of Estero Lagoon Plovers are a significant part of the shorebird family, comprising 66 species worldwide. Firstly, shorebirds present a significant ID challenge.

Florida 182

Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 182

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

Despite filling very similar garbage disposal related niches, the vultures in North America and the vultures in Eurasia/Africa are really not that closely related. Old World Vultures are nestled within the family Acciptridae along with the hawks and eagles. Turkey Vulture Wing Tagging – Charlotte Wasylik, Prairie Birder.

California Condor 175

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

And, as a bonus, your spouse/partner will probably want to go birding with you more often… Tags: Portugal , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! So if its wine, food, history and birds you’re after this is the place. Oh, Yeah, I’m Going to Ecuador!

Portugal 168

Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 168

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Lakes, lightning, locusts and lizards Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Birding Kuwait The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas.

Dominican Republic 180

Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 180

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Veraguan Mango by Carlos Bethancourt Although the Neotropical region supports fewer bird families than Africa, there are considerably more bird species here than anywhere else on earth. This means that there are some astoundingly large families of birds in Central and South America. Get yours today!

Panama 198

Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 198

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

… Tags: south-africa , Spotted Dikkop , stone curlews , thick-knees • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! They are cryptically plumaged birds whose camouflage helps them to blend in with their often arid environments. Go check it out!

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2011 Deer Africa Peru 160