10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2012

Finishing a year with 372 species is nothing to sneeze at and the fact that I added twenty-five birds to my ABA list was nice. Last year I saw 372 species of bird , much lower than the previous two years of 602 species and 604 species. The number one bird of the year for me for 2011 is the Burrowing Owl.

2011 169

2011 Puffins United States 2012 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Today we are looking at two species that can be difficult to separate under typical field conditions. I tried on a purist attitude and chose not to ID the species. To answer this quiz, please do NOT indicate the species of either bird. Extra Credit: Tell us all how you separate these two species (I need the help!).

2011 124

2011 North America Deer America 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

I live in upstate New York where only one of these two species occurs. and the species name will appear. One Response to “Avian Quiz Answer – March 11, 2011&# Carolyn H Mar 14th, 2011 at 8:52 am I live in an area with the black-capped/carolina problem. Wing coloration while sitting will help. Think “white”.

2011 140

2011 Deer New York Kentucky 140

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JULY 5, 2024

These species are not only beautiful or charming, but have a personal resonance for me. Around 2011 or 2012, I discovered an online forum of a rather select group of Mexican birders. I now suspect that this species is often a possibility for Lake Cuitzeo during the month of May. Perhaps my first convert?

Squirrels 221

Squirrels Mexico Kansas South America 221

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of March 2011) Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011) Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011?

2011 154

2011 New York Deer Philadelphia 154

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2011

On this final day of 2011 it is time, just like it was on the final day of 2010 , to share your Best Birds of the Year. Here, without further ado, are your Best Birds of 2011, in no particular order. The bird I picked as my Best Bird of the Year 2011 is the Yellow-rumped Warbler.

2011 161

2011 Ohio North Dakota Bald Eagle 161

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

The results of the Swarovski Optik Digiscoper of the Year 2011 have just been published and once again, they show just what is possible with a telescope and everything from a cheap compact camera to a semi-pro DSLR. This species prefers swampy habitat and I don’t think the creek was appealing enough to keep it around.

2011 227

2011 Eagles Bald Eagle Owls 227

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birding / Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? By Mike • March 17, 2011 • 24 comments Tweet Share Happy St. fantastic capture!

2011 150

2011 Deer South Dakota Costa Rica 150

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MARCH 13, 2011

For Corey, this was a weekend without a single standout species but with many birds that were pretty darn neat. • Explore These Related Posts Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of March 2011) Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011? Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? link] Donna S.

2011 133

2011 Deer Owls Lions 133

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Reading over my email from that period, I can’t believe I ended up there at all–I was working on a chaotic project at work, the economy was in crisis (well, the economy is always in crisis, but this was the summer of 2011, as in Black Monday crisis), and the tour itself was not confirmed till two months before the start date.

2006 245

2006 Tortoises Sea Lions Porpoises 245

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JUNE 2, 2022

Gazetted as the “nature monument” in 2013, one of the few remaining – Bojcinska Forest by the village of Progar covers 670 ha / 1650 ac, with around 108 bird species and some 60 species of mammals. Then in 2011 the foresters planted wheat, and after deep ploughing wheat was left to rot in the ground, with acorns left to sprout.

Croatia 222

Croatia Serbia Shelters France 222

10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2011

I’ve already regaled readers with the Swarovski Optik “Fabulous EL Fifties” heroic first and second days in the 2011 Great Texas Birding Classic 5-Day Event. Considering that the 2nd place team tallied 306 species, the Swaro team’s infernal bird-spotting energy and endurance paid off. Congratulations to all!

2011 150

2011 Texas Bears Species 150

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 15, 2012

Friskies just introduced the first duel-species tablet game, “You vs. Cat,” available for iPad and iPad2 tablet devices. Humans aren’t the only species vying for gaming supremacy when it comes to “You vs. Cat.” Have you ever wanted to play a game with your cat on your iPad? Now you can!

Game 100

Game Cats Species Horses 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Way back on 16 May I managed to see my 312 bird species in Queens to add to my Queens list. Somehow I forgot that the last time I predicted what the next ten species I would see in Queens would be was back on 30 December 2013, when my list was sitting at 302. The godwit was my forty-first shorebird species in Queens.).

2010 160

2010 2013 2011 2012 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2011

2011 is about to become 2012 and birders the world over are taking a look at their year lists and reminiscing about the awesome sightings and devastating dips that they have experienced. This year I watched them from the day they arrived , until two chicks successfully hatched, the northernmost breeding record for the species.

2011 179

2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 179

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JUNE 6, 2021

No matter where you are in the country you can put in the address of the wildlife emergency, narrow your search to the species and problem, and contact numbers will pop up. Animal Help Now, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, was founded in Colorado in 2011.

Wildlife 264

Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Animal Raccoons 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Rather than belabor the obvious, I’ll just point out that the global pandemic may have spawned a new wave of birders, but collectively we’ve seen far fewer species of birds. He saw lots of good birds there but none better than a self-found Black-headed Gull , his first in Queens since March of 2011. How about you?

2020 154

2020 2011 Suffering Birds 154

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Please do NOT guess the species. Instead, give another clue to the identity of this species. I saw 3,000 individuals of this species. There is a species in my home area that is a close relative, although I’ve never seen anything like these numbers. Remember, please do NOT guess the species. The clues: 1.

2011 151

2011 New York Species Birds 151

10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2011

In any case, common species like Cedar Waxwings , Chipping Sparrows , Song Sparrows , Black-capped Chickadees , Mourning Doves , American Robins , and American Goldfinch still make the scene. None of these species may be as numerous as in years past, but their continued presence adds to the vibrancy and beauty of the tableau.

Chickens 174

Chickens 2011 Pennsylvania Birds 174

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2020

When choosing the top birding area of Serbia for a weekend visit, head for lowlands, Deliblato Sands and Labudovo Okno complex with 250 bird species. If you have 5-7 days, combine these two zones, adding wetlands around the village of Baranda (220 species). Serbia – the big picture. Birding overview. Top-5 hotspots. Finding shorebirds.

Serbia 317

Serbia Sanctuary Bosnia Birds 317

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2011

Here are the clues: 1. Some references indicate that this country has nearly 900 different species of birds. 3. Corey has written about one of the species, which I will most likely see when I go. And another list shows 6 endemics and 11 endangered species. Instead, name one of the endemic species in this country.

Myanmar 150

Myanmar Bolivia Venezuela 2011 150

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I’ve been fortunate to see two Penguin species in the wild (African and Galapagos) and have dreamed of seeing more–maybe even all!–especially The goal of Around the World For Penguins is simple: Describe the 18 species of penguin and their breeding grounds “from the perspective of a traveller.”

Penguins 278

Penguins Georgia Albatross New Zealand 278

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2011

The email, received on May 7 at 6:15AM, reads verbatim: “RE: NEW YARD BIRD ‘This morning – flying with three of another related species (those were interesting enough in themselves). I open the question up to you. It was still a little dark out there; I would have missed it had it not been for the three companions.

2011 162

2011 New York Species Birds 162

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Twenty two species are distributed among six genera, depending on what happens to be extinct, and for the most part one grebe is like another. This makes Grebes vulnerable to climate change and the predation of invasive species. It is easy to see how Minks set lose in a welcoming habitat could eat an entire species.

2010 200

2010 South America 2011 Argentina 200

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It traditionally holds the most species of all of the sections in the Queens count and is the only shot the count has at quite a few birds. Sure, there were Red-throated Loons , Common Loons , and a few Common Eider but we needed scoters, all three species, and none were in evidence. What was worrisome, though, was a lack of ducks.

2011 160

2011 Sparrows Ducks Birds 160

10,000 Birds

APRIL 30, 2021

So, as I cracked open a can of Parula Pilsner this week, I decided to have a look back at my own history with this species. I’d forgotten all about it, but as it happens, I saw my very first Northern Parula ten days ago this week, in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, on April 26 th , 2011. Good birding and happy drinking!

Jamaica 165

Jamaica Boston New York Peru 165

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2011

Enjoy this blow-by-blow description of an amazing day of birding… Team name: The Shrikes Team members: Stavros Christodoulides (team leader), Melis Charalambides, Lefkios Sergides, Dan Rhoads Number of (sub)species seen: 119 (counting two ssp. With that, we turned westwards for the Larnaca district, at 11:40 with 95 species.

Cyprus 145

Cyprus 2011 Birds Owls 145

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2020

For, in birder lingo, a split occurs when subspecies are determined to be, in fact, entirely separate species. If you happen to have seen both species, your life list can increase without you even leaving the house. Two former species can also be joined into one, the same way. This Bullock’s Oriole migrated from up north.

San Diego 173

San Diego San Francisco Baltimore Mexico 173

10,000 Birds

APRIL 18, 2011

This week’s quiz was global in nature, asking to identify endemic species of a country that needed to be guessed based on a number of clues. There were four people who correctly ID’ed endemic species in that country in short order. Congratulations to Nick, Pat O’Donnell, Peter O and Clare. How compelling.

Costa Rica 145

Costa Rica 2011 Thailand Species 145

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 26, 2014

2011), which was previously assumed to be geographically restricted to Mexico in the black-fronted warbler. 2011; Milá et al. 2011) and where there is no observed break in nuclear markers across this zone. So what does all this mean — if anything — for how the birds are split or lumped at the species level?

United States 231

United States 2011 Guatemala North America 231

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

He also blogs for birdingblogs.com 19 Responses to “Polygynandry and the Alpine Accentor&# Corey Mar 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm Nobody tell Daisy, OK? Jan Axel Mar 15th, 2011 at 3:01 pm JAJAJA! Duncan Mar 16th, 2011 at 1:30 am You people with your licentious ways. Davies et al. Ecological causes and reproductive conflicts.

2011 207

2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 207

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2011

The email, received on May 7 at 6:15AM, reads verbatim: “RE: NEW YARD BIRD This morning – flying with three of another related species (those were interesting enough in themselves). It was still a little dark out there; I would have missed it had it not been for the three companions.

2011 160

2011 Geese Iceland Canada 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Three scoter species and two loon species are nice, but my favorite sighting was a Great Cormorant , a bird I don’t see nearly enough. Corey did strike gold on the Snowy Owl on Sunday at Jones Beach… why do I get the feeling he was holding out on me?

2011 170

2011 Owls Birds Experience 170

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

A different coast, many different bird species. About last week’s quiz … I was fortunate to visit a college friend, Jon, last week. I live in the US, in New York State. Jon lives in Portland, Oregon, three thousand miles distant.

Portland 152

Portland 2011 Oregon New York 152

10,000 Birds

JUNE 15, 2016

The species, which migrates from the Russian Arctic to Southeast Asia, is down to about 200 breeding pairs in the wild, due to habitat loss and poaching. First, wildlife officials in Louisiana announced the first successful wild Whooping Crane nest in that state since 1939. Now, it’s Spoon-billed Sandpipers’ turn.

Louisiana 190

Louisiana Eggs Breeding Asia 190

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Over the winter, the universe lost four whooping cranes to what appears to be recreational shooting: three gunned down together in Georgia on December 30, 2010, and another in Alabama on January 28, 2011. It may be as sick as deliberately targeting an endangered species for death. Speculation is useless in acts of vandalism.

2011 241

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 241

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MARCH 12, 2011

As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species. What follows are the responses that readers offered, a veritable aviary of sought after species.

Brazil 202

Brazil 2011 Birds Penguins 202