10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2020

Especially as we were at the time about to experience a rapidly advancing tropical storm. Even though I had seen these cryptic austral migrants before, there was no way I was going to pass up an opportunity that was this close to home. Striated Heron in breeding plumage – extra plumes and blue lores.

Livestock 210

Livestock ALA Ducks illegal 210

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2023

Alas, it seems they were already gone from Tianmashan in March. In my experience, people eat more food they are familiar with than food that is unfamiliar. In my (fortunately rather limited) experience, Chinese karaoke singers adapt their singing based on the chosen song, the audience, and the amount of alcohol in their blood.

Blackbirds 193

Blackbirds Birds Indonesia Bhutan 193

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

The incredible lighting at dawn in the Pantanal is an experience in of itself. Halfway between SouthWild Pantanal and the northern terminus of the Transpantaneira, Pousada Alegre offers slightly more affordable lodging set within a working cattle ranch. Alas, it was over too soon. I must mention one thing.

Brazil 165

Brazil Paraguay Blackbirds Birds 165