10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2013

First was an awesome stay in Iceland. Here’s his second stop: Our second destination after Iceland was St. Petersburg, Russia. Petersburg on Iceland Air, which saved us time and helped us avoid a night’s stay at a hotel. Trips Europe Russia' Of course, birding was on the itinerary! All photos © Joseph Chiera.

Russia 150

Russia Iceland Birds Europe 150

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AUGUST 4, 2013

It breeds in a broad and not quite coherent band from Iceland in the west through central Europe and southern Scandinavia all the way to eastern Russia, wintering in Africa, parts of India, and Southeast Asia to Australia.

Germany 173

Germany Russia Iceland India 173

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

In June of 2013 he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe, spotting birds in Iceland , Russia , Finland , and, as you’re about to find out, Sweden: We took a quick flight from Helsinki and arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, arriving at our fourth country on this trip.

Sweden 164

Sweden Denmark Geese Birds 164

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 11, 2014

First was an awesome stay in Iceland. Next came a stop in Russia. Between finishing one graduate program and beginning another, he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe. Of course, birding was on the itinerary! And what better way to get excited about visiting a new country than to be greeted by a parade?!

Finland 162

Finland Estonia Birds Europe 162

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A few do breed in Europe, on the extreme north-east of European Russia. These were dark-bellied birds from Russia. Today many thousands spend much of their year there, arriving in September and not departing for their breeding grounds in arctic Russia until late May. Norfolk’s Pinkfooted geese are another success story.

Geese 175

Geese Russia Breeding Unwanted 175

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. The Country/Territory/Special Administrative Area/Principality/Kingdom total also moved on a peg to 38.The The Collaborative List profile page [link] is just a little more colourful because of it. That’s where we need to send a beat to add a big splash of colour. Who fancies a trip to Siberia?

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2016

During last month, beat lists have been shared from Mexico, Australia, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Russia, UK, Canada and USA. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides. As at May 7th, the total stands at 1661 with the main thrust of the migration still to come. 06 Jan 2016. Caspian Gull – Larus cachinnans. Reva–Reva Lake.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100