10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2018

I would add new sightings to my current year list, which has stood at 250 since the Bell’s Vireo I spotted in Kansas on September 7th. In fact, even with the tern and waterfowl species designations I only made it to 11 avian varieties. That my data would be used in a global citizen science event? But it was not to be.

Florida 113

Florida Alabama Kansas Pelicans 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

During the decade, I submitted 1,219 checklists and observed 555 bird species, all in the U.S. After an initial period when all species are new, the lifers begin to follow a pattern. Thus, I can pinpoint my first pelagic trip, as it added 13 new species. and Canada. I’ve submitted 448 such checklists.

Puerto Rico 143

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 143

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

But we won’t let science get in the way of Fremont’s claim – which is actually one of the better ones from the many places on earth that claim this distinction. And yes, three of those eight species are Rock Pigeon, European Starling, and House Sparrow.).

Seattle 113

Seattle Washington New York City Kansas 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Latin species name of the Kalij Pheasant is leucomelanos , meaning “white” (leukos) and “black” (melanos, both Greek words). As a popular game bird, the Ring-necked Pheasant seems to have such high importance in the US that there are several papers just discussing the species in individual US states.

Rhode Island 147

Rhode Island Research South Dakota North Dakota 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113