10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I agree with eBird that the Asian Glossy Starling is “fierce-looking” Appropriately, it is an invasive species in places such as Taiwan, where some papers recommend reducing the population. Meanwhile, the females seem to have a much more relaxing life, at least in this early stage of the breeding season.

Sri Lanka 213

Sri Lanka Birds Taiwan Cats 213

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 29, 2012

We have been aware of large flocks of the smaller species using Cable Beach during the day and night on very high tides to roost for some years and decided to risk the weather and investigate. The sea has been rough and there has actually been some surf!

Taiwan 161

Taiwan China Australia Investigation 161

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Of course, the paper ends with the usual thinly disguised request for more research grants: “This sharing behavior could indicate a high level of social awareness and prosociality that should be further investigated. Apparently, this is part of a broader trend – it has also been observed in Taiwan ( source ).

Finland 147

Finland Birds 2016 McDonalds 147

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Birds breeding in mainland East Russia migrate through mainland China and spend the winter in South-East Asia, while birds ringed in Japan and easternmost Russia were mainly found wintering in Taiwan and the Philippines ( source ).

Russia 215

Russia Asia Philippines Taiwan 215