10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2015

I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.

North America 231

North America Owls America Dominican Republic 231

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

I recently asked whether Puerto Rico should be part of the American Birding Association’s ABA Area. I will suggest an answer to the question: this post makes the argument that both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Now that Hawaii is in the ABA Area , the next additions should be Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Puerto Rico 161

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 161

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2019

In September of 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two powerful hurricanes: it was grazed by Irma and then clobbered by Maria, a Category 4 storm that cut a devastating swath across the island. CBCs have been conducted for years in several locations in Puerto Rico , utilizing procedures that can provide comparable “before” and “after” data.

Puerto Rico 255

Puerto Rico 2017 2018 Virgin Islands 255

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. I mention these trips because, along with other trips and experiences closer to home, they inform my research into my future birding travel. Virgin Islands. With a country so vast and ecologically diverse, I figure I have at least a few more decades of trips to do.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Portland United States Puerto Rico 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

And Sandwich Tern is Sandwich Tern, Howell finding the DNA research for splitting it “weak.” American Herring Gull is “Smithsonian Gull,” a separate species from its European counterpart. ” These are just some examples.

Costa Rica 224

Costa Rica Belize El Salvador Birds 224

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2022

I often start with a question that piques my interest (frequently triggered by the news, social media, or other reading) and then I do some research. Another observation is that researchers are generous with their time and respond to inquiries about their research, even by birding bloggers. Bird researchers are good people!

Puerto Rico 178

Puerto Rico California Condor Virgin Islands Laws 178

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2022

I often start with a question that piques my interest (frequently triggered by the news, social media, or other reading) and then I do some research. Another observation is that researchers are generous with their time and respond to inquiries about their research, even by birding bloggers. Bird researchers are good people!

Puerto Rico 130

Puerto Rico California Condor Virgin Islands Laws 130

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2019

The systematics and taxonomy used in this field guide follow the two volumes of the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World (del Hoyo & Collar 2014, 2016) with some updates based on subsequent research that have already been adopted by BirdLife International and HBW Alive.

Saint Kitts and Nevis 167

Saint Kitts and Nevis Antigua and Barbuda Dominican Republic Cuba 167