10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2022

It is hard to imagine any birder not liking woodpeckers – they are the “motherhood and apple pie” of the avian world. The Bearded Woodpecker (Mkuze, South Africa) does not really look any more bearded than many other woodpeckers. It is the most widespread woodpecker in Africa, claims the HBW.

Woodpeckers 240

Woodpeckers South Africa China Singapore 240

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2020

The day started out with some typical monsoon-season cloudiness, so my first photos suffered a bit from low lighting. The apparent deliciousness of this fruit gave me my best photos yet of the beautiful (and noisy) Yellow-winged Cacique , as well as a hungry female Gray-cheeked Woodpecker.

Sparrows 167

Sparrows Cooking Squirrels Owls 167

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2018

southern border; and set regulations to waive environmental laws for building on public lands. Terrestrial animals could drown; will not be able to access the necessary ranges; be trapped; suffer diminished genetic diversity; and possibly become extirpated and/or extinct. Gila Woodpecker. Public lands at risk. Image by NPCA.

Texas 165

Texas Defenders Of Wildlife Bald Eagle Protest 165