10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2013

The landbird community on Santa Cruz is a strange mix; Northern Saw-whet Owls , Grasshopper Sparrows , Merlins , Black-headed Grosbeaks , Hooded Orioles , Common Poorwills , Horned Larks are a few of the species found here. Aside from birds, people really seem to like Island Foxes. They are small and adorable. Many are fearless.

California 179

California Birds Sea Lions Whales 179

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2012

Right next to the world famous Opera House is the the Sydney Botanical Gardens, a good place to see Sulphur-crested Cockatoos , Banded Rails and large roosting groups of Grey-headed Flying-foxes. Along with Humpback Whales you have the chance of seeing Antipodean Albatrosses , Wilson’s Storm-petrels and Providence Petrels.

Australia 167

Australia Albatross Birds Pelicans 167

10,000 Birds

JUNE 15, 2011

The hotel we stayed on was on the shore, from which you could watching passing seabirds, including serene White Terns , as well as summering Humpback Whales! Tonga is famous for its whales, and there are opportunities to swim with them in the northern islands. We also saw Pacific Flying Foxes, which we had apparently disturbed.

Tonga 173

Tonga Fiji New Zealand Parrots 173