10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2023

Dave Gosney’s Finding Birds Series covers mostly the Western Palearctic and describes birding in various regions of Portugal, Spain, Morocco, France, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, etc., with some additions, namely South Texas, The Gambia, and Goa (India).

Greece 262

Greece Bulgaria Macedonia Gambia 262

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Nesting is now confined to Morocco, irregularly in Boghari in Algeria and in Birecik, Turkey.” (The Sadly, they no longer breed in Algeria, while in Turkey no free-flying birds remain. (In But this range is now much reduced. There’s no information as to when these European colonies died out, but we do know that it was a long time ago.

Morocco 246

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 246

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2013

March was very slow so I took the time to enjoy the common birds , especially woodpeckers and turkeys. June – Hungary. In June I went to Hungary. I also found my own Cackling Goose , one of three I would end up finding in 2012. March and April – Early Migration and Some Good Warblers. Indigo Bunting.

2012 185

2012 Czech Republic Hedgehogs Hungary 185

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2012

One of the two, Krüper’s Nuthatch , is only found in Turkey, Russia, Georgia, and on Lesbos. Many thanks to Swarovski Optik for inviting me along and letting me experience both some awesome new optics and the natural wonders of the wonderful country of Hungary. ……… …

Hungary 164

Hungary Europe Portugal Georgia 164

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Foundation of Animal Protection – Fuzesabony, Hungary. Kyrenia Animal Rescue – Girne, Turkey. Castaway Critters – Blairsville, Georgia. Forever Home Feline Ranch – Springfield, Illinois. Cat Shelter – Cumberland, Maine. To donate or learn more visit the Santa Paws Drive website.

2012 100

2012 Hungary Shelters Illinois 100