10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2021

I got back into birding less than a decade ago, long after moving to Mexico in 1983. This would sound attractive even to me, except for one fact: almost all of those exotic and beautiful species are common down here in central Mexico. But those are all full-time residents of central Mexico, with the exception of the Red-faced Warbler.

Arizona 258

Arizona Mexico Los Angeles Dallas 258

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?

San Marino 104

San Marino Los Angeles Birds Laws 104

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

In 1987, only 27 were left in the wild and drastic action was taken to save the species: all remaining birds were captured, the California Condor was declared extinct in the wild, and a captive breeding program was begun, initially carried out by the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the Los Angeles Zoo. So, what is Kölsch, exactly?

California Condor 103

California Condor Oregon California Zoos 103

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. Elephant Butte Dam area, New Mexico. Hwy 469, near Tucumcari New Mexico. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. Vuelta Los Angeles. 12 Oct 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113