10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Lees and Gilroy delineate vagrancy status and trends for every bird family worldwide, highlighting examples, synthesizing research, and framing it all with their own thoughts and conclusions. It’s a unique title; twitchers and naturalists interested in migration will find it fascinating reading and valuable for future reference.

Sri Lanka 216

Sri Lanka Malaysia Birds Suriname 216

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2016

After sixteen days touring the interior west and west coast of the United States with my family I am back in New York City. The birds weren’t high on the agenda while we were in Wyoming but I still managed to see some. I didn’t have much light to work with but a male Western Tanager can’t be ignored.

Idaho 103

Idaho Colorado Wyoming San Francisco 103

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2015

Chicks in nest in Wyoming. This summer the opportunity presented itself in the form of a family trip to South Dakota and neighboring states. But, seeing a actual barn swallow nest would imply either going to central Argentina or travel to northern latitudes during the breeding season. Photo: Alfredo Begazo.

South Dakota 167

South Dakota South America North America America 167

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The end of July and beginning of August featured an amazing trip across the American west with my family. I saw a very nice male Western Tanager while I was in Wyoming this summer but the relatively drab bird I saw in City Hall Park made the list and the one in Wyoming didn’t. What gives?

2016 124

2016 Puerto Rico New York City New York 124

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

According to Dr. Spock: Most families have become more conscious about the fat content of meats, and many are choosing the lower-fat cuts. My emphasis] There are other reasons why families are looking more favorably at plant-based choices. Boepple (Emily Gillette's attorney), Gillette refused, saying, "No, thank you.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40