10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

Among birders, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts, it is renowned for its incredible concentrations of birds at the end of the dry season. During this time, the fish trapped in the shrinking pools of water attract hordes of herons, egrets, storks, and other wetland species. I must mention one thing.

Brazil 165

Brazil Paraguay Blackbirds Birds 165

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2014

“Okay, fellow songbird rehabbers,” wrote Vonda Lee Morton of Laurens Wildlife Rescue on her FaceBook page. “Is BTW: Type “(species name) baby” into Google Images – do NOT use the terms hatchling, nestling or fledgling, or you’ll never get decent results.” Blackbird mentality. Is this a Song Sparrow ?

Wildlife Rehabilitation 229

Wildlife Rehabilitation Georgia Birds Kentucky 229

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Two full days at Hart Mountain Wildlife Refuge, three days at Dog Lake, and a short visit to Upper Cottonwood Lake brought back many great memories, in addition to a nice list of birds. Then, to finish the week, we visited the famous, and not necessarily for all the right reasons, Malhuer Wildlife Refuge. eBird Reports – 276.

Oregon 115

Oregon Owls Barn Owls Wildlife 115

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

While photographing the Brown Bears in the Russian Far East, a friend of mine, Jovan “Lucky” Lakatos, was with Michio Hoshino, Japanese-born nature photographer specialized in Alaskan wildlife and experienced in how to behave facing this apex predator. Brewer’s blackbird, Euphagus cyanocephalus. Cactus finch, Geospiza species.

Animal 115

Animal Bears Stray Dog Blackbirds 115

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2018

We were able to find a very nice RV park, just a couple of miles from one of my all time favourite birding hotspots, Billy Frank Jr, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Out near the tidal flats that make up a good portion of this refuge, there were plenty of Red-winged Blackbirds. USA species – 111.

New Zealand 115

New Zealand Seattle Qatar South Africa 115

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2019

If a list also shows the status for each species, birders on their way to Costa Rica would realize that they shouldn’t really expect vireos with white eyes nor blue heads (but would hopefully know that they should very much report those species on eBird so local birders can chase them!). Toucan species with new names.

Costa Rica 202

Costa Rica Owls Panama South America 202

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Besides the only Canvasbacks of the count, a species that I rarely see on my regular rounds, we encountered good numbers of water birds including Lesser Scaup, American Black Duck, Herring Gull , and those common but always entertaining little ducks the Bufflehead , to say nothing of our only Swamp Sparrow of the day.

Chinchillas 164

Chinchillas Ducks Lifestyle Sparrows 164

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Targets acquired, we piled into cars and headed south to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges, the jewel of the Outer Banks, where we were likely to cross paths with the vast majority of our species for the day. In a little less than two hours we had gone from 2 species to nearly 70. We set up scopes and started tallying.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Rattlesnake Sparrows Otters 150

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2019

It’s often said that the native wild grape varieties of the New World– of the species Vitis riparia , Vitis labrusca , Vitis aestivalis , and Vitis rupestris – are ill-suited to winemaking in the European tradition. In fact, that claim may have even been repeated here on this page just last week.

Ohio 135

Ohio Philadelphia Fox Blackbirds 135

10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2012

Photographed at Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, MT. Barf at blackbirds. Most of them are essentially telling you what species they are when they talk, so just focusing on appearance may make the identification process more complicated than it has to be. Photographed at Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, ND.

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LACS Alaska Connecticut Wildlife 191

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Mostly the ducks were Red-breasted Merganser and Greater Scaup , the two most prevalent species on the pond, but there were a few other birds mixed in as well. Either way, it was a heck of a sight and another example of why Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the best place in New York City to see amazing wildlife spectacles.

Ducks 172

Ducks 2011 Jamaica Deer 172

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2018

A bit beyond the basics but still fundamental are chapters on bird feeding consequences and problems (squirrels and raccoons, too many blackbirds, hawks and cats, woodpecker damage, window strikes, extreme weather, and bird feeding in special situations, including retirement centers, condos, and apartments. million individuals in the U.S.

New York City 179

New York City Birds Squirrels Woodpeckers 179

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2012

Sure, migration was in evidence — both Kinglet species present, Hermit Thrushes everywhere, White-throated Sparrows tuning up their songs in such abundance that they provided an ongoing soundtrack, American Robins and assorted blackbirds on the move. Fish and Wildlife Service. The latter was the more ambitious plan.

Chicago 179

Chicago Litter Louisiana Montana 179

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

From the time he can remember, every camping, hiking, or simple trip outside was focused on finding wildlife with herps, mammals, birds and native fish as his primary interests. While this did fall short of my 100 species goal, as Jochen said in an email after my trip, “You saw some mighty fine birds on your trip. A quick sidetrack.

Salamander 139

Salamander Germany Birds Blackbirds 139

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

ALWAYS assume there is some other bird species in there that you have not found yet. Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Here is a flock of endangered species. Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. In the case of these Tricolored Blackbirds , they are formed for DEFENSE. Buldir Island, AK.

North Dakota 162

North Dakota LACS Oakland Iceland 162

10,000 Birds

APRIL 14, 2014

We met at the relatively late (for me) hour of 7:30 AM at the parking lot of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Our hopes were dashed, though we did spot both species of kinglet and some common, year-round resident species. We also spotted a singleton Black Scoter , a lone Long-tailed Duck , and both species of loon.

Jamaica 133

Jamaica Birds Sparrows Blackbirds 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

“Blackbirds&# do not have the same ability. This will be the feeder that the blackbirds will avoid and the other birds can eat in peace. Safflower is not the favorite food of house sparrows, red-winged blackbirds and squirrels. They might eat it if they have to but it can sometimes keep those species away too.

2011 193

2011 Woodpeckers Blackbirds Deer 193

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2011

You are about to climb up onto the dike at Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area and witness the morning flight. He has a couple of clickers to keep count of the more numerous birds and is constantly noting down other species.

Bald Eagle 198

Bald Eagle Woodpeckers Blackbirds 2011 198

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2024

Part of the mitigation for the McNary Dam was the creation of McNary National Wildlife Refuge. Fish and Wildlife Service : Established in 1956, McNary NWR was created to replace wildlife habitat lost to construction of the McNary Dam downstream. There were many other species of waterfowl, including a large number of Ruddy Ducks.

Washington 223

Washington Oregon Wildlife United States 223

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2017

Even the car park was busy with Common Blackbirds, European Goldfinch, Goldcrests and European Robins. . You will notice the pink area around the causeway on the map below and that is the shooting zone and the green area is the wildlife refuge. Map showing shooting zone and wildlife zone around the island. Eurasian Curlew.

Seals 100

Seals Geese 2017 Ducks 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2023

A boat ride into this swamp turns up usual suspects like Pied Water Tyrant and Yellow-hooded Blackbird , but also (and most excitingly) three species of kingfisher: Green, American Pygmy and Ringed Kingfisher. There are many small watercourses and pools around, and these are prime attractors for various species of birds.

Trinidad 29

Trinidad Falcons Primates Monkeys 29

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2012

The boys knew what Owls looked like, they saw Screech Owls (and Barred and Great Horned Owls) at a local wildlife park, and we photographed Burrowing Owl families every year at Brian Piccolo Park. a baby bird of indeterminate species hatches while his mother is away from the nest. So, they knew that these were Real Owls.

Switzerland 219

Switzerland Birds Owls Lions 219

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

I chanced to glance at a bird perched atop the Oak tree in my back yard, figuring it was one of the Blackbirds or Grackles that had recently returned to my neighborhood. A trip to the coastal plain may net you up to seven species of warblers, from the omnipresent Yellow-rumps to Chats and Cape Mays. Instead I saw a flash of orange.

North Carolina 140

North Carolina 2011 St. Louis Baltimore 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

For Corey, this was a weekend without a single standout species but with many birds that were pretty darn neat. The Snow Geese at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge will soon be winging their way north, so he spent some quality time with them, his best birds of the weekend. Enjoy the details and proof here. The proposal from U.S.

2011 133

2011 Deer Owls Lions 133

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2013

My best bird of the year is based on the sighting rather than the species. Obviously my best bird of the year is going to come during this trip, what with several species of endemic pitta and broadbill possible, not to mention 8 species of hornbill and numerous babblers, storks, kingfishers, trogons and even the endemic Bornean Bristlehead.

2013 167

2013 Costa Rica Birds India 167

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2015

The Blue-winged Teal ( Anas discors ) is not that common in California except along the coast, so I was pretty excited to discover several pair and a few non-paired individuals of the species at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge on the day I had reserved photo blind #2. Click on photos for full sized images. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0_Yi28mT0o.

Sacramento 151

Sacramento Wildlife North America Ducks 151

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2011

I was looking out a car window the other day and noticed that of all the wildlife most of it was bird. But it happened at that moment that a lot of what I was looking at was avian in nature: a few crows, some sparrows, blackbirds, and other run of the mill inner-ring suburb fliers and flitterers.

Mammals 177

Mammals Rodents Reptiles Birds 177

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The first stop, Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge in central Oregon is without a doubt one of the most important stop overs for migrating birds on the west coats, no matter the species. The well manicured area near the entrance was watered with a sprinkler system, and the mown area was quite popular with the Brewer’s Blackbirds.

Oregon 100

Oregon Geese Wildlife Blackbirds 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2018

This did open up the area to a few new species, like this Wilson’s Warbler. I counted about 600 of them, along with a few Red-wing Blackbirds and about 50-75 Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Along the irrigation canal, there were over a dozen species flying around. US species – 234. eBird.org submissions – 307.

Albuquerque 123

Albuquerque New Mexico Mexico Sparrows 123

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus. Melodious Blackbird – Dives dives. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. 01 Jun 2019.

2019 121

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 121

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2016

The nature reserve is really well managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust with numerous hides and wheelchair access to much of the reserve. The nature reserve is constantly evolving and although part of it is a former sand quarry it has been carefully developed to encourage wildlife. Well done Yorkshire Wildlife Trust!

Geese 101

Geese Wildlife 2001 Woodpeckers 101

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Newly surrounded by wildlife, he found his love of birds reignited. In many states the best chance you have of seeing many of these and other bird species are at a hawkwatch. Originally from London, England, Luke Tiller transplanted to Connecticut in 2003.

Bald Eagle 243

Bald Eagle Los Angeles Connecticut Eagles 243

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This all happens without setting foot outside the U.S. because it is birding in the United States.

Puerto Rico 189

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands United States Hawaii 189

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

It’s not like I had forgotten lists created with friends of ‘songs with birds in the lyrics’, my personal favorites being Sondheim’s Green Finch and Linnet Bird and the Beatles’ Blackbird. Cocker writes about the species within each family with a literary specificity softened by a tone of conversational patience.

Egypt 220

Egypt Birds Albania Eagles 220

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

There are 258 species documented; half of which nest in the park. Yellow-headed Blackbird. For a disturbing summation of the damage done to our national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges in one short year, consider this infographic of political maneuvering by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke…. As the first U.S.

Canada 153

Canada 2018 Blackbirds Protection 153

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

I will provide some much greater coverage of my trip, and the species that I was able to photograph in the next couple of weeks, but one of the most exciting birds for me, was found during my stop-over at Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge.

Oregon 100

Oregon Montana California Washington 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2012

Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 15 March 2009 It was at about 1:30 AM on Saturday morning that I startled awake and found myself sitting in an empty subway car in an unfamiliar location. But Red-winged Blackbirds weren’t the only birds that returned in numbers. Needless to say, I was a bit groggy when I met up with them.

New York 165

New York Honduras Jamaica Geese 165