10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2016

The Common Moorhen still is in Germany what its name implies: common. Well, it is rather common and can even be scarce regionally, but overall it is not a difficult bird to find in Germany so long as a cunning birder frequents reedy wetlands. Since then, I have maintained full understanding of their penchant for reeds.

Zoos 100

Zoos Germany California Condor Lions 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

An interesting overview summarizing the research on the world’s 20 stork species finds that of the almost 1000 papers on storks published between 1950 and 2022, only 2 are on Storm’s Stork while all other stork species have at least 11 papers, and often many more (371 in the case of the White Stork).

San Diego 177

San Diego Zoos Malaysia Eggs 177

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2023

An organization called the Carolina Avian Research and Education states that “if you google the top ten most beautiful birds in the world, it [the Golden Pheasant ] always makes the list.” I guess in China, there is always money for research related to Giant Pandas. ” True or not?

Pandas 130

Pandas Research Phoenix Science 130

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Jeriau Waterfall.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Jeriau Waterfall.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. 12 Jun 2018.

2018 101

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 101

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Ardastra Zoo & Gardens. Rondevlei Nature Reserve. 14 Jun 2018. Silver Teal – Spatula versicolor.

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100