10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I’ve been leading a small but faithful group on Trinidad for several years to count birds within a livestock farm that is generally restricted to the public (you can read about some of those shenanigans here ); this was the first time I was to embark on a CBC on the smaller island of Tobago. Anyway, I digress. Mangrove Cuckoo.

Falcons 260

Falcons Trinidad Ducks Groups 260

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 7, 2013

The litter consists of two males and one female. These births are critical to help preserve the species. These newborn cubs will add to the genetic diversity of the Malayan tiger population and contribute to conservation efforts for the species. There are currently just over 50 Malayan tigers in the Species Survival Plan.

Tampa 100

Tampa Tigers Thailand Livestock 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2020

It was late December, 2012, and I slotted into a sizable group under the joint leadership of two highly respected birders. As prolific as the area was, the group was on the move. The group was significantly smaller, only myself and one other person. By 2015 I was assigned to lead a CBC group for the first time.

Trinidad 194

Trinidad Livestock 2015 Groups 194