10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2012

This post is old news to those who pay attention to what I say on Facebook but I am still pleased as punch to point out that I have finally reached the 500-bird milestone in the American Birding Association area (basically North America north of Mexico). How did I finally reach this lofty peak?

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San Marino Los Angeles Birds Laws 105

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Elephant Butte Dam area, New Mexico. Hwy 469, near Tucumcari New Mexico. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Vuelta Los Angeles.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Vuelta Los Angeles. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Vuelta Los Angeles.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. They birded 6 countries; USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, and Mexico. Vuelta Los Angeles. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113