10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

After a slow start, enough chicks had been hatched and raised by 1991 to allow for the release of captive-bred condors in the wild in California. With a double-headed eagle on its coat-of-arms, Cologne has a longstanding penchant for ominous-looking raptors. So, what is Kölsch, exactly? With enough room for another, of course.

California Condor 124

California Condor Oregon California Zoos 124

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

At the far end of the lake stands a tall, dry tree with an eagle that we are struggling to determine and it remains a dark silhouette far too far. Somewhere below that mysterious eagle, at the far shore of the lake, lies one Bengal Tiger … and further to the right – two more! The closer one raises her head, than lies back.

Tigers 259

Tigers India Killing 2006 259

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

If you remember that the first edition of Sibley was published with “National Audubon Society” on the cover, raise your hand. Interestingly, Chestnut-collared Longspur does appear under its brand-new official name, Thick-billed Longspur, though the description underneath uses the old name. I didn’t.).

North America 279

North America America California Condor Birds 279