10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

The Cherokee nation called them “Peace Eagles” owing to the fact that they never killed a living thing – and also that they tended to show up in numbers after battled when peace treaties were being signed, though admittedly that may have been for a slightly more macabre reason. White-backed Vultures, photo by Adam Riley.

California Condor 175

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 175

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2011

thanks to Larry Jordan for sharing this moment and photo) Now look at this gorgeous little creature. But it took a few years before I saw through my happy-go-lucky optimism to fully appreciate the black hearts of these beasts. ggggr (+ lots of phlegm) says the vulture as he stares down an adversary. The locals would call him a Lora.

Sea Turtles 198

Sea Turtles Turtles Hunting Costa Rica 198

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2013

White-faced Ibis Killed by One-eyed Peregrine – Alex Lamoreaux, The Nemesis Bird. White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge – Larry Jordan, 10,000 Birds. White-faced Ibis in Flight – Mia McPherson, On the Wing Photography. White-faced Ibis: 2nd State Record for PA – Alex Lamoreaux, The Nemesis Bird.

Birds 204

Birds North America Charlotte New Jersey 204

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? Those who harvest are unfortunately myopic, seeing only the instant gratification of the meal or the kill. Speculation is useless in acts of vandalism. Thank you for your efforts.

2011 239

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 239

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Northern Spotted Owl by Larry Jordan. The bulk of my lifers were on a trip to India in October/November but all the birds were surpassed by watching and photographing a Snow Leopard hunting and killing a Blue Sheep , so none of them are real contenders for BBOTY. A very much appreciated life bird!

2013 167

2013 Birds Costa Rica India 167