10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Lead shot injured and killed condors young and old, lead in the carrion they ate, lead in the bullets that hunters shot at them. I’d love to read a book about your adventures in Guatemala studying Yellow-naped Amazons, Sophie!) Coyotes took carrion from young Condors and then killed the weakest ones.

California Condor 190

California Condor Falcons California Birds 190

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2014

There is the flightless Atitlán Giant Grebe of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, whose habitat was destroyed by a combination of human incursion and earthquake, but whose DNA lives on in hybrids that fly. Fuller’s astonishment at locating this “grail of extinct-bird photograph hunters” is contagious. And, they are fascinating.

Animal 270

Animal Mammals Hawaii Dolphins 270

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2012

Considering the bird survived a season in an area saturated with hunters and birds of prey, this facemelting rarity deserves our respect. I’m looking forward to putting it on my year list for the third year in a row. Adam Riley chose a bird that is near and dear to Mike Bergin’s heart.

2012 155

2012 Birds Guatemala Florida 155

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Middle American Screech-Owl – Megascops guatemalae. The beats have been out to line their route and cheer them along, wishing them bon voyage and a safe return next spring. Saladero Lodge.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113