10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2011

They are a colonial breeder, nesting only in western Alaska, on a narrow band of coastal sedge meadows 2. They leave their breeding grounds in early summer to move down the coast, some travelling as far south as the Gulf of California. Of course, all birds in these photos are in non-breeding plumage.

Sanctuary 248

Sanctuary Breeders Alaska North America 248

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2014

the same few states always come to mind first…Alaska, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. Gull-billed Terns breed in south San Diego Bay, along with Black Skimmers and several other tern species. Riparian areas and springs can yield Lawrence’s Goldfinch , and Brown-crested Flycatcher is a local breeder. Fall through spring.

California 248

California San Diego Oakland Birds 248

Animal Person

MARCH 26, 2009

A reader from Alaska sent the following e-mail, with his name, a nickname and phone number, and this is indeed a serious comment. We did have an incident in Alaska regarding bestiality in Juneau, however the incident was an off lier of typical bestiality. There is no wrong in using a breeding rack, it does not damage an animal.

Breeders 100

Breeders Legislation Laws Alaska 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It goes without saying that our three breeding species of mergansers in the United States are amongst the most brilliantly colored birds we have. Common , Hooded and Red-breasted Mergansers all breed here, but Red-breasted is the more northerly of the group. They don’t breed here, but winter strictly on the Front Range.

Colorado 157

Colorado Breeders Denver United States 157

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2023

In Alaska, they were found to mimic 30 different species ( source ). Apparently , the two main factors influencing double brooding are the individual quality of the breeder and the timing of the first clutch. Some hoopoe individuals must like chicks a lot, even resorting to double brooding. Who are these weirdoes?

Monkeys 147

Monkeys Birds South Korea Owls 147