10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

During the decade, I submitted 1,219 checklists and observed 555 bird species, all in the U.S. After an initial period when all species are new, the lifers begin to follow a pattern. Thus, I can pinpoint my first pelagic trip, as it added 13 new species. and Canada. Texas and Florida round out the Top 5.

Puerto Rico 151

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 151

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2014

That’s when the state and feds demand that we fill out complicated forms detailing every bird we’ve taken in during the year, supposedly using the North American Ornithological Society’s abbreviation for each species. Upon arrival, each bird receives a chart, which is soon filled with hieroglyphics.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 239

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Mice Vet 239

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Atlantic Puffin – Fratercula arctica. Tufted Puffin – Fratercula cirrhata. Those are the numbers, here come the birds; Alphabetic Taxonomic.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

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. Atlantic Puffin – Fratercula arctica. Tufted Puffin – Fratercula cirrhata. Seattle–Terminal 91.

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. Tufted Puffin – Fratercula cirrhata. Atlantic Puffin – Fratercula arctica. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Alphabetic Taxonomic.

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. Tufted Puffin – Fratercula cirrhata. Atlantic Puffin – Fratercula arctica. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. They are hungry, tired and don’t need to be chased. above Socorro.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Atlantic Puffin – Fratercula arctica. Tufted Puffin – Fratercula cirrhata. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. They birded 6 countries; USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, and Mexico. Seattle–Terminal 91. 08 May 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113