10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

It took several days in Florida for the idea that I was pretty much surrounded by giant reptiles that could kill me to sink in to my brain. Alligators are often less aggressive towards humans than large crocodile species, a few of which (mainly the Nile and Saltwater Crocodiles) may prey on humans with some regularity.

Alligators 169

Alligators Reptiles New York City Florida 169

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 29, 2012

Speaking of Birdchasers, Rob Fergus may not be a medical doctor, but his prescribed 20 Bird Minimum Daily Requirement seems to be a sure cure for what ails most of us. I’ll admit that I rarely reach 20 bird species a day, especially this time of year. Be honest: how often are you reaching that mark?

2012 164

2012 Birds Medical Owls 164

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2013

Being from southern Florida, the thought of birding through verdant alpine meadows and rich pine forest with snow-capped peaks as a backdrop really appealed to me. Perhaps the main target for any birder visiting in the summer is the uniquely beautiful Lewis’s Woodpecker , the most bizarre woodpecker species I have yet to encounter.

Arizona 140

Arizona Woodpeckers Phoenix Birds 140

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2016

Yes, Neil Hayward was in a position to break the Big Year record—748 species–of the fabled Sandy Komito, a feat that some birders said couldn’t be done (not so much for reasons of birding skill, but because of a different playing field , literally).

2013 108

2013 Arizona Birds San Diego 108

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. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Florida Scrub-Jay – Aphelocoma coerulescens. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

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. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. 10 May 2016.

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. Florida Scrub-Jay – Aphelocoma coerulescens. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100