10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
But some species remain elusive when they shouldn’t be. Even a big trip to Canada, though it turned up many other delightful species ( Boreal Owl , anyone?) Wood Stork and White Pelican. Orchard Oriole and Prothonotary Warbler.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 4, 2022
My possible birdwatching highlight this month was Short-eared Owl at Fengxian. eBird seems to be critical of this species’ work ethics, stating that “it flies lazily over open fields or marshes” Maybe the owl is just sleepy, not lazy. No wonder species definitions are so problematic.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.
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