10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

But as of right now there is nowhere in the United States where a birder can see a chicken and count it on his or her list despite the fact that there is a well established and long lasting Feral Chicken population in the Florida Keys. It is time for the Florida Ornithological Society to allow for the counting of Feral Chickens.

Chickens 192

Chickens Florida Feral Species 192

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Transported by the falcons’ inimitable aerial prowess, I could almost feel the wind stream behind me, feel every subtle movement of wing or tail that determined my trajectory, my speed, my effortless engagement with the wind. Becoming one with the sky, the peregrines flew with ineffable grace, dazzling speed, and breathtaking agility.

California Condor 169

California Condor Falcons California Birds 169

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

When you see a falconer transporting their bird or walking with a group, the bird might be in a dark crate or hooded. The previous snowy was a good hunter but unfortunately that owl caught a feral pigeon that had frounce and died not long afterwards–something that could happen with a wild snowy. Not all the time.

Wisconsin 235

Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 235

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2013

Some of these islands cannot be reached by any mode of transport except a long ocean crossing and some are well over a thousand miles from the closest human habitation. Its numbers are declining rapidly due to feral cats and this duck is currently listed as vulnerable. That leaves us with the world’s islands.

Birds 198

Birds South Africa South America Feral Cats 198