10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2021

Rufous-throated Honeyeaters were getting moisture from the long grass and the Zebra Finch were making the most of all of the fresh seed. Royal Spoonbill and Australian Pelicans. A Brown Quail nipped along the dusty track in front of us and the Australian Magpies were seeking shade, but being hassled by a Nankeen Kestrel.

Geese 215

Geese Ducks Breeding Zebras 215

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2017

Arriving at the rest area we added a Red-backed Kingfisher to our notebook closely followed by Diamond Doves , Zebra Finch and Crested Pigeons. The day was soon almost over and we had a short walk before the last of the daylight was gone and observed Australian Pelicans and Straw-necked Ibis heading for the Fortescue River.

Zebras 100

Zebras Birds 2015 Australia 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2016

Zebra-tailed Lizards, Splotch-sided Lizards, Orange-bellied Skinks and Desert Iguanas are quite common in this area, so the American Kestrels were too. The desert flowers at the edge of our camp in were in bloom, attracting the Hooded Orioles, Costa’s and Xanthus’s Hummingbirds. There were several Phainopeplas as well.

Zebras 100

Zebras Birds Sparrows Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2021

Our walk downstream added a few more bird species including Zebra Finch , Purple-backed Fairywrens , Rufous Songlarks , Black-breasted Buzzard , Black Falcon and Common Greenshank. It was the first time we had not seen Australian Pelicans in the area, but also we had never been there when the river level was so high.

Eagles 151

Eagles Falcons Eggs Zebras 151

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Brolga , Crested Pigeons , Peaceful Doves , Little Corellas , Zebra Finch , Cockatiels, Budgerigars and Galahs were present early in the morning and late in the afternoon when they came in to drink. We chose to camp at the far end of Lake Canellan to be as far away from others as possible and to enjoy the bird-life in the area.

Ducks 100

Ducks Pigs Zebras Feral 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2016

There were a lot more species than we had initially expected and we soon added Grey-crowned Babblers , Willie Wagtail , Sacred Kingfisher , Australasian Pipit , Little Crow , Black-faced Woodswallow , Zebra Finch , Little Corella , Pallid Cuckoo , Spinifex Pigeon and Western Bowerbird to the list. Little Black Cormorant roost.

Zebras 100

Zebras Ducks Australia Seals 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2016

As a proof, two Dalmatian Pelicans are flying low above us, while a Bluethroat disappears into the nearby bush. A pair of screeching Blacksmith Lapwings was flying around as six Burchell’s Zebras were quenching their thirst, suspiciously observing surroundings every now and then. The Sun is just rising.

Wildlife 183

Wildlife Tigers Asia Europe 183

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 29, 2017

A small wetland left behind from the past Wet Season before we reached the turn-off to the two halves of Karumba offered Pink-eared Ducks , Zebra Finch , Black-winged Stilt , White-necked Herons , Straw-necked Ibis, and Australian Pratincoles. One Brolga on the left and three Sarus Crane. Walkway to Karumba by the river.

Turkey 101

Turkey Falcons Zebras Ducks 101

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Zebra Finch , Star Finch , Double-barred Finch , Masked Finch , Pictorella Mannikins , Peaceful Doves , Diamond Doves , Bar-shouldered Doves and Crested Pigeons were constantly dropping to the water’s edge to drink. Our bird list for Parry’s Lagoon Nature Reserve was soon adding up and there was plenty to observe.

Shelters 114

Shelters Geese 2018 Ducks 114

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Pelican, Pelecanus spp. Zebra finch, Taeniopygia (Poephila) guttata. Japanese quail, Coturnix japonica. Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus. Mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos. Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus. Peacock (Indian), Pavo cristatus. Pigeon, domestic, Columba livia f. Pied wagtail, Motacilla alba. Tit, blue, Parus caeruleus.

Animal 115

Animal Bears Stray Dog Blackbirds 115

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2013

There were Zebra Finch, Painted Finch and Star Finch taking advantage of the water supply and Nankeen Kestrels, Black Kites and Whistling Kites soared overhead. We drove back down from the dam wall and lookout to spend some time beside the water and see what bird-life was around and a small group of Australian Pelicans flew overhead.

2011 150

2011 Australia Zebras 2013 150

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2015

Double-barred Finch, Masked Finch, Long-tailed Finch, Zebra Finch and the delightful Gouldian Finch all came down to drink. I have failed to mention the really large birds in the area, but Brolga and Australian Pelicans flew over the area while we were there. They cautiously flew to nearby trees and then dropped down to drink.

Birds 154

Birds Australia Eagles Zebras 154

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Approaching the Poo Ponds slowly we observed Budgerigars , Zebra Finch , Fairy Martins , Yellow-throated Miners , White-breasted Woodswallows , Magpie-larks, Willie Wagtails , Crested Pigeons , Pied Butcherbirds , Black-faced Woodswallows , Red-backed Kingfisher , Azure Kingfisher , Galahs and Red-backed Fairy-wrens.

Australia 102

Australia 2006 Japan Cambodia 102

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2017

On 29th December a pair of Gouldian Finch were observed some distance from town feeding with a flock of Long-tailed Finches and Zebra Finches. Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus- Broome, January 1st. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata -Broome, January 1st. Little Egret- Egretta garzetta -Broome, January 1st.

2017 100

2017 Zebras Ducks Australia 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2015

PELECANIDAE (PELICANS). Pink-backed Pelican ( Pelecanus rufescens ); Mkuze GR, South Africa, 30 January. Zebra Dove ( Geopelia striata ); Paser Ris, Singapore, 26 February. Long-tailed Cormorant, or Reed Cormorant ( Microcarbo africanus ); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January. ANHINGIDAE (DARTERS). Scopidae (Hamerkops).

2015 182

2015 South Africa Botswana Singapore 182

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2019

Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus- Broome, January 1st. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata -Broome, January 5th. White-faced Heron- Egretta novaehollandiae- Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret -grey morph- Egretta sacra- Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret -white morph- Egretta sacra -Broome, January 6th.

2019 113

2019 Ducks Parrots Falcons 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2012

We achieved that and had a short bushwalk to get the Zebra Finch and were lucky enough to also come across Grey-headed Honeyeaters , which was one more for the year list. We were able to top up the list nicely there with several duck species and Royal Spoonbills, Australian Pelicans, Yellow Wagtail and a pair of Black-tailed Native-hens.

Feral Cats 118

Feral Cats Zebras Feral Ducks 118

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2013

Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus -Broome-January 1st. Zebra Finch - Taeniopygia guttata -Broome-January 1st. Australasian Darter- Anhinga novaehollandiae -Broome-January 1st. Little Pied Cormorant- Microcarbo melanoleucos -Broome-January 1st. Pied Cormorant- Phalacrocorax varius -Broome-January 1st.

2013 137

2013 Lifestyle Eagles Zebras 137

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2018

Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus- Broome, January 1st. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata -Broome, January 1st. Little Egret- Egretta garzetta -Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret -grey morph- Egretta sacra- Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret -white morph- Egretta sacra -Broome, January 7th.

2018 100

2018 Ducks Barn Owls Falcons 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2014

Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus- Broome, January 1st. Zebra Finch - Taeniopygia guttata -Broome, January 1st. Little Pied Cormorant- Microcarbo melanoleucos- Broome, January 1st. Little Black Cormorant- Phalacrocorax sulcirostris -Broome, January 5th. Pied Cormorant- Phalacrocorax varius- Broome, January 1st.

2014 148

2014 Ducks Barn Owls Eagles 148

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 10, 2016

Australian Pelican- Pelecanus conspicillatus- Broome, January 1st. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata -Broome, January 1st. Little Egret- Egretta garzetta -Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret-white morph- Egretta sacra -Broome, January 1st. Eastern Reef Egret-grey morph- Egretta sacra- Broome, January 1st.

2016 101

2016 Ducks Australia Eagles 101

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

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

Sparrows 193

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 193

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 225

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 225

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Great White Pelican – Pelecanus onocrotalus. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Dalmatian Pelican – Pelecanus crispus.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Pench Tiger Reserve–Turia Zone. 15 Jan 2020. Common Bronzewing – Phaps chalcoptera. 22 Jan 2020. 01 Jan 2020.

2020 161

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 161

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Pink-backed Pelican – Pelecanus rufescens. UG-Hoima-Ntungamo – Katunguru Road (-0.1259,30.0499). 01 Dec 2019. Tambourine Dove – Turtur tympanistria. 01 Dec 2019.

2019 175

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 175

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Dalmatian Pelican – Pelecanus crispus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Western Australia. 01 Jan 2018. El Centenario Tidal Flats. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Sacramento 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Great White Pelican – Pelecanus onocrotalus. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Western Australia. 06 Jan 2016. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.

2016 126

2016 Sanctuary Australia Wildlife 126

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Double-crested Cormorant – Phalacrocorax auritus. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. 01 Jan 2019. 15 Jan 2019. Flagler Beach.

2019 113

2019 Australia Jamaica Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2019

Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. University of Ghana Botanical Gardens. 01 Feb 2019. Western Australia.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Jamaica 113

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2020

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Max A Mandel Golf Course. 05 Feb 2020. Double-crested Cormorant – Phalacrocorax auritus. Breezy Point Tip. 02 Feb 2020. Falcon State Park (LTC 084). 08 Feb 2020. 13 Feb 2020.

2020 156

2020 Sanctuary Australia Sparrows 156

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2018

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Dalmatian Pelican – Pelecanus crispus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Western Australia. 01 Jan 2018. El Centenario Tidal Flats. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Australasian Darter – Anhinga novaehollandiae. Western Australia. 05 Jan 2017. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2019

Great White Pelican – Pelecanus onocrotalus. Dalmatian Pelican – Pelecanus crispus. Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. 29 May 2019. 29 May 2019.

2019 113

2019 Australia Ghana Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2018

Dalmatian Pelican – Pelecanus crispus. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Lake Kerkini-east side–from Limnochori to Megalochori. 01 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

Zebra Dove – Geopelia striata. American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Windsor Nature Park including Venus Drive and Venus Loop. 08 Mar 2019.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 1, 2017

American White Pelican – Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. Brown Pelican – Pelecanus occidentalis. Australian Pelican – Pelecanus conspicillatus. Zebra Finch – Taeniopygia guttata. Australasian Darter – Anhinga novaehollandiae. Western Australia. 05 Jan 2017. Airport Mangroves. 01 Jan 2017.

2017 133

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 133