10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

The one bird I did not see here, however, was the Bateleur Eagle … One highlight in the area is the Saddle-billed Stork , likely to be the tallest species in the stork family. This bird is represented in an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph. Can’t say that it is a particularly obvious name from seeing the bird.

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Ostriches Parrots Eggs Africa 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2014

Honestly, it amazes me I have any time to bird at all. And I liked toucans, so clearly hornbills were on to a winning look, in fact, as a child it was hornbills, toucans and parrots that I associated the tropics with. Birds behaviour Borneo breeding hornbills Singapore' Okay it is. Anyway, hornbills. Oriental Pied Hornbill.

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Singapore Uganda Malaysia Seals 231

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2022

According to a bird guide published in 1911, “Competent authorities have proposed to divide the world, biologically, into two parts – Australia and the rest of the world, and they have considered Australia the more interesting part.” Apparently, King Parrot are an Australian grindcore band formed in Melbourne in 2010.

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Australia Parrots Birds Memphis 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

The trend at this time of year is a downturn in shared lists and birds reported, nevertheless, 12 (is this a record?) Our two newest contributors have shared from Mexico and China, bringing the countries birded this month (also including; Costa Rica, Greece, Serbia, USA, UK, India, UAE and New Zealand) to 10. Laguna Lagarto Lodge.

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2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 171

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If there is one thing that Kiwis care about, it’s birds. No, wait, not birds. One thing visitors love to see in New Zealand is Kiwi, the national (sort of) bird, and they also enjoy seeing some of the other birds the place has to offer. Kiwis care about rugby. A good place to see the enigmatic Kokako.

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New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Fur 157

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2019

So, it just might be that pisco – the beloved South American grape brandy contentiously claimed by both Peru and Chile – is the only spirit named after birds. The etymology of the city name itself is debatable, but according to the Chilean linguist Rodolfo Lenz, it comes from the Quechua pishku , meaning “bird”.

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Peru San Francisco Parrots Chile 178

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2024

Bird Day is a lovely, little jewel of a book. The idea is to portray one bird for each hour of the day in words and art, presenting the diversity, beauty, and wonder of avian life. Angell’s black-and-white illustrations bring sparks of energy and visual clarity to the fascinating bird behaviors described by Huber.

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Barn Owls Chicago Penguins New Zealand 244

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2011

We here at 10,000 Birds thought this would be a perfect time to look back and figure out what each of us considered our Best Bird of the Year, just like we did last year. Not only did we not expect to see this seabird this far inland, it was a life bird for me! We would like you to join in!

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2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 233

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

Audubon guides to birds have been around since 1946. The first guide bearing the National Audubon Society imprint was Audubon Bird Guide; Eastern Land Birds , written by Richard Hooper Pough, and illustrated by Don Eckelberry. Plate 28 from Audubon Bird Guide, Eastern Land Birds, by Richard H.

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North America America California Condor Birds 279

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2022

Being sacred may not have been that great for the Ibis in Egypt though – apparently, mummies of the Ibis are by far the most common bird mummies found there. And it seems that most of these mummified birds came from the wild rather than being specifically domesticated, according to DNA studies. ” ( source ).

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Australia Birds Sheep Zebras 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Are there birders out there who do not dream of birding Australia? Possibly birders who have already birded Australia (but, wouldn’t you want to go back?) or birders who live there (but, how can you bird it all?). So, I welcomed the opportunity to review The Australian Bird Guide.

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Australia Penguins Birds New Zealand 160

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2021

You just have to go birding on your birthday really, because you never know what might show up. Langi Crossing is always a great place for birds, but they do vary on each visit. There is a good mix of bird species both large and small. Black-fronted Dotterel nest with one egg. Black-necked Stork on dusk.

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Eagles Falcons Eggs Zebras 191

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2015

Well, a New Year has arrived and of course that means a new list for birds! It makes you aware of how a “common bird” can elude you for days or weeks! The adult Pied Oystercatchers were still at their non-breeding site at Gantheaume Point and will no doubt lay their first eggs for 2015 in the first week of July.

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2015 2014 Ducks Ponies 239

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Although work distracts him regularly from the observation of birds, he has managed to see a great many species regardless. Peter likes to meet people and have good after-birding lunches which has seriously hampered his ability to build up a truly impressive life list. Somehow, he doesn’t care. The whole lodge runs on solar and biogas.

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Uganda Netherlands Monkeys Portugal 246

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2022

“A reading of recent research shows that Australian birds are more likely than most to eat sweet foods, live in complex societies, lead long lives, attack other birds, and be intelligent and loud.” When going to Australia, one of the two birds I wanted to see most was the Tawny Frogmouth.

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Australia Birds Mountain Goats Ducks 264

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2023

In many ways, birding Wawushan is a nightmare for a solitary and crowd-hating birder like me. An unnamed bird guide called them “avoidless tourists”, which sums it up rather nicely. So, all this makes birding this place an occasionally less than pleasant experience.

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Pandas Eggs Birds China 263

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

The lack of people does not mean we have any less extinct or threatened bird species than other countries. Even the first explorers to Australia documented there was a risk of extinction of birds and animals into the future and subsequently decided to collect as many specimens as possible! Handbook to The Birds of Australia, 1865.

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Species Australia Birds Parrots 221

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

It’s September and time for birds to start their southerly journeys. Please remember to give migrating birds the space that they need. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. In an unusual turnaround during September, more birds were seen in USA than in Costa Rica. 20 Sep 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

The UK has been birded clean by Tom as he ends his Little Big Year (Part 1). 9 beats visited 8 countries, submitting 102 checklists along the way, accounting for 609 birds. Brown-headed Parrot – Poicephalus cryptoxanthus. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 124

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

The two most prolific contributors, Pat and Tom, have been sharing their birding space in Costa Rica. The beats have now contributed more checklists than birds. During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

9 beats, birded 9 countries this month; Belize , Guatamala , Costa Rica, UK, Iran, USA, Greece, Australia and Mexico. Those are the numbers, here come the birds; Alphabetic Taxonomic. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Eastern Egg Rock. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park). 28 Jun 2017. 28 May 2017.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Best wishes to you all for 2019, keep safe and keep birding. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. La Cotinga Birding B&B. So please keep at it and keep sending me your shared checklists.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

They birded 6 countries; USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, and Mexico. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. La Cotinga Birding B&B. 8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park / Shioiri Pond). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Does Mel Gibson know?

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2018

May by numbers looked like this; 11 beats shared 194 lists and ticked 943 birds between us. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park / Shioiri Pond). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Gray Go-away-bird – Corythaixoides concolor. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. 13 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2018

February birding can be tough. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Red-winged Parrot – Aprosmictus erythropterus. Brown-hooded Parrot – Pyrilia haematotis. Blue-headed Parrot – Pionus menstruus. White-crowned Parrot – Pionus senilis. Red-crowned Parrot – Amazona viridigenalis.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

In fashion news this week… (since 10,000 Birds does not have, and is unlikely ever to have, a dedicated fashion section please feel free to use the comments section of this post) … according to the Sunday Times of London, next season’s must have colour is… dramatic pause… Khaki! Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2018

Tom continues his odyssey around the world, bumping into birds and beats along the way. Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park). Ota Ward–Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park). Rock Parrot – Neophema petrophila. Yellow-naped Parrot – Amazona auropalliata. Elegant Parrot – Neophema elegans.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

The beats noted 886 birds between them, 10 of which were new to the life list (which now enters its third year and currently stands at 3282). Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Red-winged Parrot – Aprosmictus erythropterus. Brown-hooded Parrot – Pyrilia haematotis. Blue-headed Parrot – Pionus menstruus.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Sacramento 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

I’ve been fortunate to encounter many owls in my birding life, sometimes because I’m looking for them, sometimes happily by happenstance. It’s also about human-owl interaction on an individual level and a wider sociocultural level, and ultimately how we can use all this for habitat and bird conservation.

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Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 246

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Electric storms closed the new walkway there and he amassed a total list of just 3 birds! It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. Should the fancy take you, you could call up a 10,000 Birds life list (from 2016 onwards. 08 Feb 2016. 04 Aug 2016.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 154

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Duncan has contributed to break through the unspoken target of 2000 birds for 10,000 Birds and on to a running total of 2011 as at August 31st. It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. Eilat Birding Center. Eilat Birding Center.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 124

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2016

It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. Thus, a combined list of current beat writers will be compiled to see how many birds, weird and wonderful, common or unusual we can find between us. Eilat Birding Center. Eilat Birding Center. 01 Jan 2016.

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2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

The same can be said of 10,000 Birds beat writers, but we are not as sensitive on the whole. Next month, there will be a sweepstake open to all 10,000 Birds readers. It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. He is up late most nights, so call any time.

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2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

It is a dream, nay, a mission statement of 10,000 Birds to see as many of the World’s birds as possible. Thus, a combined list of current beat writers will be compiled to see how many birds, weird and wonderful, common or unusual we can find between us. Big Egg Marsh. Orange-winged Parrot – Amazona amazonica.

2016 100

2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Is it wrong of me to go birding to get away from the kids now that they are at home all day? Happy birding if you suddenly find yourself single. 458 birds were seen by 7 beats in 8 countries. 458 birds were seen by 7 beats in 8 countries. Brown-headed Parrot – Poicephalus cryptoxanthus. Bravo if you have.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 25, 2022

With the end of the year approaching you could consider where you would like to go birding in Australia in 2023. As you well know we are a huge continent with many outlying islands and a huge variety of bird-life. Wherever you dare to go in Australia you won’t be disappointed by the birds that you encounter.

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Australia Singapore Birds Battery 147