10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One of the groups that doesn’t seem to become any less common in fall is the T**s, known in North America as Chickadees and their relatives. We stayed with friends in the tiny French town of Cessy, and there I saw my second European woodpecker species, the handsome Great Spotted Woodpecker. The Long-tailed Tit.

Switzerland 122

Switzerland Austria Europe Spain 122

10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2012

After all, North America has no native hedgehogs and seeing something so outside of our normal experience was pretty exciting, even if the little guy quickly headed for cover and refused to show itself for Clay Taylor, who came upon the scene a minute too late. Fine, my best bird was a White-backed Woodpecker , alright? …

Hedgehogs 171

Hedgehogs Hungary Opossums North America 171

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2012

Unlike North America, Germany has never had naturally occurring psittacines that went extinct, and the one we have is a true and complete invasive alien introduction. This is what happens when people choose their pet birds on visual factors alone without taking vocalizations into account. Very stupid thing to do.

Germany 254

Germany Netherlands Zoos Geese 254

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Acorn Woodpecker. Amenities – shady sites, picnic tables, fire pits, grills, water and toilets available, pets allowed, and good access to trails and views. Photo by © Mark Schraad. Rufous Hummingbird. Photo by © Mark Schraad. Phainopepla. Photo by © Mark Schraad. Calliope Hummingbird. Photo by © Mark Schraad. Say’s Phoebe.

Arizona 166

Arizona Tucson Birds North America 166