10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Since 2002, the five most numerous species banded at the nets are as follows in descending order: Black-throated Blue Warbler, Ovenbird, American Redstart, Gray Catbird and Black-and-white Warbler. 2005 was a really interesting year with several notable rarities: Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Thick-billed Vireo and Townsend’s Warbler.

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Florida Philadelphia 2002 Birds 194

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2019

It’s also a big time for bird movements, a period punctuated by waves of migrants, first the early ones, then a time of many species, and finally, those last “late” migrants moving north. While our winter residents bulk up to head north, they are joined by other species coming from South America.

Costa Rica 134

Costa Rica South America Tennessee Philadelphia 134

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2019

. “ This is the range-restricted Schuykill River Rail; the pride of Philadelphia.” “ Surely it’s too easy if you just make up species.” Why don’t you find equivalents for proper, accepted species ?” ” I replied, shrinking beneath her glare. ” She said. ” She replied.

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Birds Philadelphia Medical Species 117

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Last year we had a great time and managed to spot a pretty impressive 74 species and we have even more exciting plans for this year. You can either pledge a certain amount per species or just give a lump sum. Here’s hoping we see a Philadelphia Vireo again this year, as well as a whole bunch more species!

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Philadelphia Birds Species 154

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

The prospect of identifying a certain number of species in a given amount of time pushes us to pay more attention to birds no matter what the circumstances (although I suggest keeping the exclamations about species identifications to yourself during such solemn situations as funerals, graduations, and watching episodes of The Sopranos).

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Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 257

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Visiting birders are often surprised that some of our other common wintering bird species are ones not so frequently seen. Not to mention, while admiring the birds of summer from the north, there’s also 600 plus other resident species to look at. Mealy Parrots- one of many parrot species being raucous at many sites in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Baltimore Tennessee Parrots 136

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2019

It’s often said that the native wild grape varieties of the New World– of the species Vitis riparia , Vitis labrusca , Vitis aestivalis , and Vitis rupestris – are ill-suited to winemaking in the European tradition. In fact, that claim may have even been repeated here on this page just last week.

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Ohio Philadelphia Fox Blackbirds 129

10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2012

In fact, the main point of Warbling Vireos seems to be providing a tabula rasa onto which birders can project their wish of seeing a Philadelphia Vireo. The Warbling Vireo is a Species of Least Concern according to BirdLife International because of its huge range and large and increasing population. swainsonii , V. brewsteri , and V.

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New Jersey United States Philadelphia Canada 186

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2021

We have nearly 930 species on the official list and with some effort, 700 in a year is a feasible goal. Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus; San Joaquin de Heredia, 4-Jan. Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia; La Selva area, 9-Jan. After all, Costa Rica is no small player on the world birding stage.

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Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 159

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2011

The Black-headed Gull , Larus ridibunus, is similar in many ways to Bonaparte’s Gull , Larus philadelphia of North America. A sometimes seen, but often overlooked species in the UK during the winter is the Mediterra nean Gull (a 3-year bird that has escaped the attentions of the AOU classification commitee).

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Philadelphia Russia Europe North America 175

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

This is the time of year when you can try for the eastern vireo sweep ( Philadelphia , Warbling , Red-eyed , Yellow-throated , White-eyed , and Blue-headed ). Prairie Warbler is a stupid name for this species which has nothing to do with prairies. That is absurd. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks should play basketball. Also, they look cool.

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New York City New Jersey New York Philadelphia 202

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Among the many species seen on the lake were Common Loon ( Gavia immer ), Lesser Scaup ( Aythya affinis ), Clark’s Grebe ( Aechmorphorus clarkii ) … and Bonaparte’s Gull ( Chroicocephalus philadelphia ) – this one photographed at Don Edwards NWR.

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California Sparrows Birds Philadelphia 103

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2017

It is warm and humid at Dave and Dave’s but it probably still won’t be as hot as July in Philadelphia. A few of the other species encountered that morning were Barred Becard, Red-faced Spinetail, Spot-crowned Woodcreeper, Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Prong-billed Barbet, and Slate-throated Redstart.

Costa Rica 105

Costa Rica Indiana Birds Philadelphia 105

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

Mike Freiberg grew up in Philadelphia, PA, where his family introduced him to the world of birding. One of his most memorable birding experiences was the six months spent in Northeast Brazil performing research on a new species of bird called the Araripe Manakin. Over time the hobby grew into a career. in Animal Ecology.

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Brazil Venezuela Iowa Guatemala 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2014

The App offers most of the content of The Warbler Guide —species accounts, photographs, songs and calls, and diagnostic clues to identification of the 48 wood warblers found in the United States. As in The Warbler Guide , certain species are shown separately, in their “bright” and “drab” forms. This is all in the app as well.

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United States Species Philadelphia Tennessee 242

10,000 Birds

APRIL 16, 2012

Lepidopterists, botanists, and herpetologists, that is, those who like butterflies, plants, and reptiles and amphibians, are drawn to the pine barrens by a host of species that either can be found only there or are found in great numbers there because of the huge areas of good habitat. … a.

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New Jersey New York City New York Leopards 175

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2014

We set the standard at 74 species, one short of my hoped for 75, but not bad for a first attempt. Raptors are always awesome when you have a good vantage and north winds and Cooper’s Hawks like this one and the one at the top of the post were the most cooperative species for photography by far.

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2015 Philadelphia Geese Blackbirds 178

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

where and when the species is likely to be seen on the east coast, flight style, size and structure as compared to similar species. Pennsylvania is a wonderful state in which to bird, its geography spanning from the coastal plain of the Philadelphia area through the Appalachian mountain range to the western Allegheny Plateau.

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Pennsylvania Texas Whales Whaling 160

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 168 Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. 409 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus. 642 Mourning Warbler – Geothlypis philadelphia. 168 Bonaparte’s Gull – Chroicocephalus philadelphia. 5 Canada Goose – Branta canadensis.

2020 282

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 282

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. Bonaparte’s Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia). Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia). I know that we are all looking forward to a time when we might return to the old normal, but until then, please stay safe and keep your distance. shorebird sp.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 151

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

For those that might not fully comprehend, the birding slang-term to “dip” or to “dip out on” a bird is to go looking for a particular species and not find it. And many a birder has been given the death-stare by his/her fellow birders for even mentioning the word on a twitch for a particularly rare species.

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Norway Delaware Pennsylvania Philadelphia 224

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The beats are famed for their inclusion on the nice side of the ledger and this month 9 of them shared 163 lists from 7 countries (Australia, Costa Rica, USA, UK, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) and accounted for 735 bird species. Mike doubled up with “smushed”, a new addition to the adjective list.

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Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 180

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

See my watercolor of the male we saw at Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia here. This pair was our first of the year though they can be found in Philadelphia most winters. On Sunday at Kissena Park I saw five species of sparrows. Once I looked at it through the binoculars I saw it was a male harrier.

2011 154

2011 New York Deer Birds 154

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional 1803 species from 1608 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Most species-prolific was Patrick in Costa Rica, followed by Paul from Mexico. December’s beats found 609 birds after submitting 116 checklists from 8 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Serbia and Australia).

2020 215

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 215

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Sparrows 224

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Owls 224

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Finally, the Similan Islands are perhaps one of the most beautiful islands in the world and form a stunning backdrop to this species, one of the loveliest pigeons in the world. Apart from being an incredibly exciting bird, this is a species I had longed to see since my first trip to southern Africa way back in 1991.

2014 184

2014 Costa Rica South Africa Birds 184

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

And, if you don’t get Eastern Phoebe or if they winter, what species do you use as your sure sign that spring has arrived? Ken Januski Mar 21st, 2011 at 8:12 am Heard my first Phoebe on March 18 at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia. But then saw 4 of them yesterday at Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia.

2011 176

2011 Deer New York Philadelphia 176

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. It’s a wonder that any of the beats managed to get out and wave their binoculars at birds this July.

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Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 236

10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2015

Birding by Impression is a conscious, deliberate method of identifying and recognizing birds based on the study and evaluation of “distinctive structural features and behavioral movements” and comparison with nearby and similar species. It is not a handbook, though it approaches species from a collective viewpoint. “BBI

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Birds New Jersey Science Groups 169

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Adrian Binns ( Nikon Birding ProStaff and Wildside Nature Tours ) brought up two vans of children from the Philadelphia area for a chance to experience all of the activities and be filmed on camera. Building relationships for these young people will prove to enhance their futures in the outdoors.

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Hamburgers Tail Banding United States Philadelphia 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

9 beats from 8 countries (Australia, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, China, Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico), shared 138 checklists for 703 species. The year list to date is 1015 species and 7 have been added to the life list ( 4059 ) from Costa Rica, China and Trinidad and Tobago. 388 Philadelphia Vireo – Vireo philadelphicus.

Woodpeckers 177

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 177

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2021

Between them, they found 389 species in 5 countries. Insects were held back by weird spring weather, but now the warmth returns and the birds are feasting on the late stirring bugs. June saw 8 beats get their birding boots on and share 90 checklists for your pleasure.

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Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Niger 239

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2018

Here we will actually stop for a full day, as there is a 10,000 acre wetland refuge, which should hold several species of gulls, White-fronted Geese and Black Brant, just to name a few. As far as my year’s list, this last weekend netted me 6 more species, putting me at 127 species.

Ducks 115

Ducks Blackbirds Sparrows California 115

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

I live in upstate New York where only one of these two species occurs. When I traveled to Philadelphia a few years ago to bird with a friend in her neck of the woods, I saw a CHICKADEE and wanted to confirm BLACK-CAPPED or CAROLINA. and the species name will appear. Wing coloration while sitting will help. But not while flying.

2011 140

2011 New York Deer Owls 140

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

But you do not want this to happen while you are outside of Philadelphia and facing hours of rain-slowed traffic just to get back to New York City, especially when the bird in question, while within the one hour radius of home, is on the northern edge of that radius. And I even got to work on time!

New York 162

New York New York City Kazakhstan New Jersey 162

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

The pressure is on if you can only get certain species during the first month of the year but if you just want to add any old birds to the year list, everything is fresh! Since I’m in no big hurry to reach any number of species in 2018, my year birding is going to be a fresh one hopefully touched with a good dose of Zen.

Costa Rica 150

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 150

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

My birding list for November totals 15 species. Thank goodness that the rest of the beats have been busily birding,that’s what they like to do… 9 of them submitted 114 checklists via eBird and amassed 525 species from 7 (China, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, UK, Serbia and USA) countries during November.

Sparrows 197

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 197