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. Some of the many species collecting seeds at the feeders included t**s and Eurasian Nuthatch.

Russia 150

Russia Iceland Birds Europe 150

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A few do breed in Europe, on the extreme north-east of European Russia. These were dark-bellied birds from Russia. Both species of geese have increased hugely in recent years. 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.

Geese 198

Geese Russia Breeding Unwanted 198

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2013

Or else I’d be tempted to mention that the cold rainy weather has given way to a massive heat wave and drought, or that the summer doldrums this year are more boring than ever, or that it is so unfair that Corey is more than 100 species ahead of me in his year list, or that I really would enjoy some nice birds for a change!

Germany 179

Germany Russia Iceland India 179

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 11, 2014

First was an awesome stay in Iceland. Next came a stop in Russia. Obviously many species of birds can be quite elusive, but this may be your best bet at getting you close to where you’ll need to be. Between finishing one graduate program and beginning another, he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe.

Finland 173

Finland Estonia Birds Europe 173

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Thus; As at April 30 th 2017, the collaborative year total stands at 1432 , with 895 species noted this month from 164 shared checklists. 9 beats contributed their sightings (this knocks last April’s efforts of 116 lists for 672 species into a cocked hat and claws back some ground on the 30th April 2016 running total of 1707).

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. All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Iceland Gull – Larus glaucoides.

2016 100

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100