10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2014

There are birds more prized by North American birders than the Great Gray Owl , but not many*. Like many cold-weather creatures, the Great Gray Owl can to some extent trade altitude for latitude. Not only did they, but they invited us to tag along with them. The owl wasn’t there. We went beyond.

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Owls Minnesota Montana 2014 229

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Soon we were out of the protected harbour and into choppier waters, and here I have to say I suffered for about two hours from the dreaded affliction known as sea-sickness. Tags: features , pelagic , pelagic birding , petrels , seabirds • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? I personally had a great if exhausting day.

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New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

There are are presently thought to be five species of kiwi with a possible sixth extinct species, all of which have suffered varying degrees of range contraction since the arrival of humans. Tags: features , kiwi , national bird , new zealand • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Wicked, right?

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New Zealand 2011 Deer New York 146

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

As always, you are reminded that if you take the time to look at this post YOU MUST SHARE YOUR BEST GUESSES or you will suffer from broken optics, missed life birds, and the clap. … Tags: diabolical , ID Quiz , quiz • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Without further ado here are the three images. Wicked, right?

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2011 Bald Eagle Sparrows Parrots 185

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or Tags: Asides , tsunami • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Tip of the hat to our own Duncan Wright, who used to work on Tern Island.

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2011 Deer Pro-Test Wildlife 177