10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2014

State biologists are observing more and more mixed flocks and mixed pairs in the wild and these feral mallards are mating with mottled ducks, producing a hybrid offspring. The Meller’s Duck is highly endangered in its native Madagascar. These hybrid offspring are fertile, which further compounds the problem.

Florida 204

Florida Ducks New Zealand Feral 204

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

A bit of background: Pink Pigeons are medium-sized, pink/gray/ brown birds found on the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Pink pigeon near Le Pétrin, Mauritius by Michael Hanselmann, used under Creative Commons license. Mauritius may sound familiar, it was also the home of one of our most famous extinct birds—the Dodo.

Mauritius 101

Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 101

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2012

In the event I’m in a life or death struggle with an Oregon Junco or a particularly feral Dunnock I’d rather my birding companion was at least nominally on my side. One commenter actually said their were rooting for the birds, and, well, no offence but I’m not sure I want to go birding with you.

New Zealand 150

New Zealand Birds Australia Kangaroos 150