10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 230

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 230

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional 1803 species from 1608 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Most species-prolific was Patrick in Costa Rica, followed by Paul from Mexico. December’s beats found 609 birds after submitting 116 checklists from 8 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Serbia and Australia).

2020 221

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 221

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MARCH 6, 2021

9 beats from 8 countries (Australia, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, China, Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico), shared 138 checklists for 703 species. The year list to date is 1015 species and 7 have been added to the life list ( 4059 ) from Costa Rica, China and Trinidad and Tobago. 388 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus.

Woodpeckers 181

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 181

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

My birding list for November totals 15 species. Thank goodness that the rest of the beats have been busily birding,that’s what they like to do… 9 of them submitted 114 checklists via eBird and amassed 525 species from 7 (China, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, UK, Serbia and USA) countries during November.

Sparrows 202

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 202

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 198

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 198

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

9 beats submitted 140 checklists from 7 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago) during October to account for 585 species. 358 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 520 Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. 358 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus.

Woodpeckers 233

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 233

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Our brave beats have been putting themselves at risk for your vicarious listing pleasure and 10 of them submitted 151 checklists for 692 species, 2 of which made it onto the life list. Please be careful, Corvid is still out there. Marsh Grassbird and Rufous-faced Warbler come to you all the way from China and bring the life list to 4061.

Sparrows 156

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 156

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OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 168 Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. 409 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. 436 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 642 Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. 168 Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia.

2020 286

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 286

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

They contributed 150 lists accounting for 1032 species and more than 36,000 individual birds. Thus 100 species were missed by the time he woke up and noticed that eBird had reset the counters at midnight(do you guys have nothing better to do?). African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus.

2019 166

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 166

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. has reached 54.

2019 114

2019 China Battery Jamaica 114

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NOVEMBER 7, 2020

They submitted 124 checklists for 671 species of bird. In particular 272 species were noted from 14 checklists submitted on October 17th, eBird’s October Big Day. 128 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 247 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. 128 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus.

2020 128

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 128

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia.

2019 139

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 139

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

“Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. But Fall is almost upon us and a gentle breeze stirs the Summer doldrums. Management ?)

2020 150

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 150

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

9 beats submitted 172 checklists from 7 countries (UK, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) for 640 species. The list for the year has reached 1276 and the life list has been stretched to 4066 with red ticks from China, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to Kai, Claire and Grant and Faraaz respectively.

Woodpeckers 153

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 153

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The beats are famed for their inclusion on the nice side of the ledger and this month 9 of them shared 163 lists from 7 countries (Australia, Costa Rica, USA, UK, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) and accounted for 735 bird species. Mike doubled up with “smushed”, a new addition to the adjective list.

Sparrows 184

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 184

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Imagine that, 13 lists per year where once there were only 12.

2020 213

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 213

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Last year they shared over 1200 checklists and managed to achieve a stunning total of 2647 species from 32 countries. Last year’s magnificent total of 2647 species is the target to beat, but other results could prove interesting. 1499 species were seen in the eastern hemisphere in 2016. The year stretches ahead.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

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JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. fishing beach.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. fishing beach. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Alphabetic Taxonomic. Anse Boileau.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. fishing beach. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Veliko blato lake NR / Mika Alas fish farm–IBA Uš?e Anse Boileau. 27 Jul 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. fishing beach. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Glacier Bay. 24 Jul 2018. 19 Jun 2018. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. enta fish farm. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus ichthyaetus. Sakule fish farm (Jer Lake). That’s just 3.35%.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

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JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Who is going to tell the clans? 23 May 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2018

They found 673 species and advanced the yearly total to 1019. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter). Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter). Baranda fish farm.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Lesser Yellowlegs – Tringa flavipes. Lago de Cuitzeo. 01 Jan 2020. Razorbill – Alca torda.

2020 158

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 158

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2018

During March, 11 beats shared 122 checklists to accumulate 680 species from 8 countries; USA, Costa Rica, Serbia, India, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Japan. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Baranda fish farm. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter).

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2019

April was a busy time for the beats with 10 of them contributing 164 lists to accumulate 744 species from 7 countries; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Serbia, UK, Brazil and Barbados. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus.

2019 113

2019 Australia Ghana Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Jodrey State Fish Pier. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. Uzdin fish farm (Private access, must have permission to enter). Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

The engaged and generous beats ( 10 of them) have shared 188 checklists during January and have accounted for 859 species from 8 countries (USA, Australia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, UK, New Zealand and Serbia. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 03 Jan 2019.

2019 113

2019 Australia Jamaica Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. a fish farm. a fish farm. Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. a fish farm. Those are the numbers, here come the birds; Alphabetic Taxonomic. 17 Feb 2017. road to Playa Azul.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Thus; As at April 30 th 2017, the collaborative year total stands at 1432 , with 895 species noted this month from 164 shared checklists. 9 beats contributed their sightings (this knocks last April’s efforts of 116 lists for 672 species into a cocked hat and claws back some ground on the 30th April 2016 running total of 1707).

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. 22 Jan 2016.

2016 120

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 120

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. African Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus vocifer. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. 18 Feb 2016.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Australia Ghana 154

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Tirat Zvi fish ponds.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Tirat Zvi fish ponds. Pallas’s Fish-Eagle – Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Gray-headed Fish-Eagle – Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100