10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Not only did my research show a lot of promising sites to visit, but I also have two good birding friends in the region, Laura and Brad. And then I saw the species names attached to the aforementioned gentlemen’s avian namesakes and gave up… So, my attempt at political correctness has been thwarted by the 18th century rules of taxonomy.

Colorado 170

Colorado Denver Skunks Wildlife Reserve 170

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you want to know what happened on August 31, 1984, I can name at least one event: In the Padang-Sugihan Wildlife Reserve in South Sumatra province, a Large Frogmouth was mobbed by a Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, as described here. At between 4 pm and 6 pm, to be exact.

Birds 218

Birds Eagles Elephants Rhinoceros 218

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Having warned to her theme she introduces her villain of the piece, the AMNH researcher Chris Filardi, who collected a kingfisher. Throughout his professional career, Chris has maintained a commitment to bridging his research interests with grassroots conservation. Enter the Villain of the Piece (Dramatic Music).

Collecting 160

Collecting Papua New Guinea Science Birds 160