10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2013

Heading out of Ecclesdown Road on the second day of my trip, I had nailed all of my targets save four species ( Caribbean Dove , Yellow-billed Parrot , Jamaican Owl , and Stolid Flycatcher ). Here, Jamaican Tody was absolutely abundant and the calls of unseen parrots echoed throughout the valleys. Mission accomplished.

Jamaica 152

Jamaica 2013 Parrots Birds 152

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This is a bit of a rabbit hole, however, and you may find yourself, as I did, spending the day watching videos of Superb Lyrebirds singing and Kea Parrots making snowballs. It’s fascinating stuff. Most of the chapters in The Bird Way focus on one or two scientists who has done extensive research on ‘outlier behavior.’

Research 213

Research Birds Science Costa Rica 213

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

We were constantly listening for any leaf litter movement and soon saw Orange-footed Scrubfowl turning over piles of leaves. We then heard a sound in the leaf litter and both said at exactly the same time “snake” We have never seen a snake move so fast. Pair of Forest Kingfishers. Birding Australia northern territory'

Litter 162

Litter Pelicans Wildlife Australia 162

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Indeed, during my short time spent at the park, I have encountered all there is to get below Air Panas, with the exception of maybe two to three species (the laughingthrush and the hanging-parrot and maybe something else I have forgotten). At first I was really irritated by the crowds, by their noise and to some extend their littering.

Suffering 158

Suffering Birds Indonesia 2013 158

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

But when he finally encounters a birder who’s more interested in protecting the environment than racking up big lists, he mocks her for her concerns about trampling off path and littering.

Michigan 161

Michigan Litter Birds Blackbirds 161

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2015

We wanted to try and observe some of the bush species that we have encountered in the tall trees of New South Wales on previous holidays. We also had to remind ourselves of familiar sounds that we had heard before, but could not instantly remember the species. Australian King-Parrot. Acacia Track. White-naped Honeyeater.

Papua New Guinea 157

Papua New Guinea Parrots Transported Litter 157