10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

8 Lineated Woodpecker – Dryocopus lineatus. 50 Red-crowned Parrot – Amazona viridigenalis. 76 Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. 115 Eurasian Green Woodpecker – Picus viridis. 206 Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Dryobates fumigatus. 282 Mealy Parrot – Amazona farinosa.

Woodpeckers 218

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 218

10,000 Birds

JUNE 23, 2019

About halfway between Marymount Road and Upper Thomson Road we had the pleasure of sitting and observing Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots. Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot. There were wild boars and monitors rustling through the leaves as well as the plantain squirrels that we had become so accustomed to. Banded Woodpecker.

Singapore 113

Singapore Unwanted Pets Woodpeckers Parrots 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2021

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; Tirimbina, 9-Jan. Hairy Woodpecker – Dryobates villosus; Varablanca, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 166

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 166

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species.

Woodpeckers 213

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 213

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

83 Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. 273 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 274 Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. 275 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 276 Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser.

Woodpeckers 193

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 193

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list. As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list.

2020 237

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 237

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; Curu, 4-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan. Lineated Woodpecker – Dryocopus lineatus; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan. Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis; Curu, 4-Jan. White-crowned Parrot – Pionus senilis; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan.

Costa Rica 263

Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 263

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

Here they are; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis 3 Snow Goose – Anser caerulescens 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser 5 Brant – Branta bernicla 6 Barnacle Goose – Branta leucopsis 7 Canada Goose – Branta canadensis 8 Mute Swan – Cygnus olor 9 Black (..)

Woodpeckers 156

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 156

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2021

A Yellow-crowned Parrot digs in. I’ve noted at least nine species of reptiles and amphibians, even our native opossum and squirrel. This pair of Lineated Woodpeckers loves the termite-ridden branches of my neighbor’s avocado tree. This, as well as all the other images in this post, were all made at home.

Opossums 264

Opossums Barn Owls Hunting Reptiles 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

61 Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. 279 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 280 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 281 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 282 Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. 61 Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana.

2020 294

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 294

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2022

To the right of the toucan, a Scaled Pigeon still rests comfortably, while one of many pairs of Orange-winged Parrots flies past in the background. Nothing showed except for a Lineated Woodpecker which I only saw as it flew off. Channel-billed Toucans were in abundance, calling from the canopy. Grey-headed Kite.

Trinidad 255

Trinidad Birds Tigers Groups 255

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. Red-rumped Woodpecker – Dryobates kirkii. Blue-headed Parrot – Pionus menstruus. Red-lored Parrot – Amazona autumnalis. Golden-olive Woodpecker – Colaptes rubiginosus. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries.

2020 230

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 230

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

20 Nuttall’s Woodpecker – Dryobates nuttallii. 30 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 49 Brown-hooded Parrot – Pyrilia haematotis. 72 Black Woodpecker – Dryocopus martius. 94 Great Spotted Woodpecker – Dendrocopos major. 237 Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana.

2020 183

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 183

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 160

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 160

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

20 Cinnamon Woodpecker – Celeus loricatus. 30 Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis. 32 Brown-hooded Parrot – Pyrilia haematotis. 33 Red-lored Parrot – Amazona autumnalis. 34 Mealy Parrot – Amazona farinosa. 49 Blue-headed Parrot – Pionus menstruus.

2020 130

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 130

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This Black-cheeked Woodpecker was shot right off the upper patio off our room. This Squirrel Cuckoo, gave me my favorite photo of the trip so far. Some of the highlights for here include my first Toucan, a Keel-billed Toucan, and the later in the day, a Collared Aracari. This Rufous-tailed Jacana was found in the park with Geiner.

Costa Rica 115

Costa Rica Tigers San Jose Woodpeckers 115

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The life list reached 4052 this month. The life list reached 4052 this month.

Sparrows 197

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 197

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii). Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus). Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis).

2020 154

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2020 157

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 157

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 3-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 3-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; El Tapir, 1-Jan. Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Picoides fumigatus; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan.

Costa Rica 167

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 167

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; Turrucares, 1-Jan. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus; Poas, 9-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; Mi Cafecito, 10-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara, 1-Jan. Merlin – Falco columbarius; Poas, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 113

Costa Rica 2019 Parrots Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys.

2020 162

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 162

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2017

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; San Miguel reservoir, 8-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 2-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; El Tapir, 13-Jan. Hairy Woodpecker – Picoides villosus; Poas, 15-Jan.

Costa Rica 105

Costa Rica 2017 Woodpeckers Parrots 105

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Jamaican Woodpecker – Melanerpes radiolatus. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2020 157

2020 Sanctuary Australia Sparrows 157

10,000 Birds

APRIL 8, 2016

I had a Pileated Woodpecker who used to jab at my hand whenever I needed to rewrap her bandages,” says Maureen Eiger, providing a perfect example of a single rehabber struggling to hold and wrap at the same time. “I I had the snot bitten out of my thumb by a squirrel who didn’t want a bath,” said Shannon Keith. “I

Wildlife Rehabilitation 176

Wildlife Rehabilitation Wounded Wildlife Opossums 176

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Gila Woodpecker – Melanerpes uropygialis. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii.

2019 118

2019 Arizona Ghana Tucson 118

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. African Gray Woodpecker – Chloropicus goertae.

2019 179

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 179

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Brown-hooded Parrot – Pyrilia haematotis. White-crowned Parrot – Pionus senilis. Red-lored Parrot – Amazona autumnalis. Mealy Parrot – Amazona farinosa. Laguna Lagarto Lodge. 01 Jun 2019.

2019 122

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 122

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana; El Rodeo, 9-Jan. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus; Niagara county, 2-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmanni; El Rodeo, 9-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmanni; El Rodeo, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 101

Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Blue-headed Parrot – Pionus menstruus. Bearded Woodpecker – Chloropicus namaquus. Chestnut-colored Woodpecker – Celeus castaneus. Brown-headed Parrot – Poicephalus cryptoxanthus. Golden-tailed Woodpecker – Campethera abingoni. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen.

2019 120

2019 China Battery Jamaica 120

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus.

2019 113

2019 Australia Jamaica Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Lewis’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes lewis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2019 121

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 121

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

White-crowned Parrot – Pionus senilis. African Gray Woodpecker – Chloropicus goertae. Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Dryobates fumigatus. Golden-olive Woodpecker – Colaptes rubiginosus. Golden-crowned Woodpecker – Chloropicus xantholophus. Brown-eared Woodpecker – Campethera caroli.

2019 142

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 142

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2019

Red-winged Parrot – Aprosmictus erythropterus. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. Downy Woodpecker – Dryobates pubescens. Hairy Woodpecker – Dryobates villosus. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis.

2019 113

2019 Australia Ghana Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2017

Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Puerto Rican Woodpecker – Melanerpes portoricensis. Red-headed Woodpecker – Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani.

2017 133

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 133