10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Primates are exceptional among the mammals, living amphibians (which represent only a small part of the original amphibian family tree) are pretty noisy too. 66 million years ago, and one of those groups gave rise to the ducks and geese. Novas, published in Nature (Published on line, 12 October 2016). Isasi, Daniel R.

Groups 169

Groups Collecting Primates Bats 169

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. The Achiever’s survey voyages took place from 2005 to 2008; the goal was to collect baseline data on sea mammals and marine birds. Rocky Mountain Books, July 2016. And, this was badly needed.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It turns out that duck nests tend to be so similar that you need to identify the feathers lining the nest, usually the breast feathers of the parent, to identify the user. So, browse through the whole section of the bird family you’re researching to make sure you haven’t missed anything. (To David Scott.

Eggs 227

Eggs Birds United States Sparrows 227

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2017

“Ducks, Geese, and Swans” in the front, “Blackbirds” in the back; “Caracaras and Falcons” next to “Old World Parrots,” “Loons” about one-third of the way down the list, after “Tropicbirds” and before “Albatrosses.”

North America 182

North America America 2017 Birds 182