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The 2018 edition is especially striking, featuring what is arguably North America’s most handsome duck, the Wood Duck. The 2018 Paraduxx is made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller contributions from Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Duckhorn Vineyards: Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend (2018).
The White-winged Crossbill on the 2018 vintage doesn’t appear to be an expected visitor to Italy according to the range maps I’ve seen, but the label claims that it’s been seen there in Chianti in the past, though it’s now rare there due to the use of herbicides (which this vineyard abstains from using). Four out of five feathers (Excellent).
More than 80 projects aimed at preventing the introduction and spread of livestock diseases are receiving millions of dollars, set aside by the 2018 Farm Bill, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in federal fiscal year 2024.
And this 2018 vintage was still very enjoyable. ” Blanc (2018). ” Blanc (2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. I just hope the weather in another month steers us to more seasonal selections – but with the year we’re having, who knows? Good birding and happy drinking! Three out of five stars (Good).
For nearly 10 days now, I have been sorting thru all of the images from 2018. For those of you that may have an interest, click here for the link to the entire list of 1302 birds from 2018! I present to you, my favorite birds of 2018. The post The Little Big Year 2018: Best Birds of the Year!
But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? I had an amazing birding year in 2017 with tons of travel , lots of amazing birds , and some truly memorable experiences. Tune in all year to find out! Fifty-two posts or bust! (I
African Penguin (Cape Town, South Africa, Nov 2018). African Pygmy Kingfisher (Mkuze, South Africa, Nov 2018). Blue Tit (Visselhoevede, Germany, Jul 2018). European Bee-eater (Hluluwe, South Africa, Nov 2018). Ground Woodpecker (Drakensberg, South Africa, Nov 2018). Steppe Buzzard (Pafuri, South Africa, Nov 2018).
When I picked up a bottle of this week’s featured wine last March at a shop in southern Quebec (on my last trip out of the United States before the pandemic), I assumed the European heron on the label of the 2018 Domaines Paul Mas ‘Vignes de Nicole’ Cabernet – Syrah blend was a Gray Heron ( Ardea cinerea ).
African Pygmy Kingfisher (Mkuze, South Africa, Nov 2018). Black-capped Kingfisher (Nanhui, China, May 2018). Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Bateleur and Mkuze, Nov 2018). Malachite Kingfisher (Cape Town and Pafuri, South Africa, Nov 2018). Pied Kingfisher (Skukuza, South Africa, Nov 2018 and Nanhui, China, Jul 2020).
Speaking of those mini gems, a coveted trio of them were some of my very first bird species for 2018. Also known as Porterweed (and Stachytarpheta by those with a botanical bent), this bush with the small flowers is like major candy for many species, especially the small, exquisite ones.
My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. What qualifies a bird to be included in the top-5? eBird doesn’t offer such an option, so I used the second best: the species was observed in one month only.
These hurricanes prompted a personal interest in the impact of hurricanes on birds, so I did some research, which ultimately led to an article in the April 2018 issue of Birding magazine. There have been two counts since Maria: on December 17, 2017, and December 16, 2018. The 2018 CBC tallied 2,492 birds of 87 species.
This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks. Did you strive, learn, and enjoy in 2018? The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. As usual, we each had the same 52 weekends to make birding magic happen. Happy New Year!
I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. As I have for the last several years, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2018?
Corey can’t stop racking up 2018 birds and will continue his run somewhere in NYC this weekend. I’m running out of targets for my year list, so I’ll likely be found making another run at rare gulls or owls on the lakeshore. How about you? Where will you be this weekend and will you be birding?
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For those still reading on after this introduction, this is about Barn Owls I have seen in Germany in summer 2018 and winter 2019 – rural Northern Germany, to be more specific. In summer 2018, I spent a couple of nights near barn owl nesting boxes, watching the parental delivery service and its expectant customers.
If you want to hear something really scary, consider this: we only have two more months of 2018! The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. A lot of thrill seekers immerse themselves in mock terror the weekend before Halloween.
Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend in the books means that this calendar year is almost over. Did you make the most of the second weekend of December?
Weather permitting, I’ll be rambling out in search of winter ducks or to see if I can fill in any last holes on a terrific 2018 year list. The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of December 2018? During this season and every other, being a birder is awesome because our gifts keep on giving! How about you?
Apart from all the other obligations and excitement December brings, you have one more month to chase down all your target birds for 2018. The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2018? Here we go, about to enter the last month of what I hope has been a profoundly excellent one for each of you.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
2018 – 30 March. As I have for years now, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2021? And was it late or early? 2021 – 13 March. 2020 – 15 March. 2019 – 17 March. 2017 – 12 March. 2016 – 18 March. 2015 – 28 March. Enjoy spring!
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The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
2018 – 30 March. As I have for years now, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2020? And was it late or early? 2020 – 15 March. 2019 – 17 March. 2017 – 12 March. 2016 – 18 March. 2015 – 28 March. 2014 – 29 March. 2013 – 24 March.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2018? Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
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The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of September 2018? Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
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The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of November 2018? Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.
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