10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 145

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The Peterson Reference Guide to Seawatching offers two types of information: Species Accounts–descriptions of 112 birds within 15 families as they appear over and on the water, and Where to Watch, brief descriptions of 47 sites on the North American eastern coast and interior recommended for seawatching. No rails or gallinules.

Ducks 242

Ducks Groups Species North America 242

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. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access).

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Alphabetic Taxonomic. Kruger NP Central Park.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

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. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Claire and Grant went walkabout for 20 FOYs.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access).

2018 100

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). 17 Jun 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113