10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2024

There was a good variety of ducks, including Tufted, Gadwall and Shoveler, plus our first waders of the day. These included nesting Lapwings, while we also added Little Ringed Plover ( pictured below ), Ringed Plover (four migrants, pausing briefly before heading north), and a fine Black-tailed Godwit in full breeding plumage.

Kenya 131

Kenya Birds Barn Owls Owls 131

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2014

This is similar to the fact that all birds, even first time breeders within a species build identical nests. Further support for inherent behavior comes from experiments. In another experiment, other species of Darwin Finches were kept next to Woodpecker Finches that used tools. The behavior was inherent. Photo: Peter Wilton.

Fish 163

Fish Ostriches Woodpeckers Breeders 163

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse. Its purpose, chief editor Mickey Long tells us, “is to provide useful information for birders of all skill and experience levels” (p.

Los Angeles 182

Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 182

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2013

Being technically outside the summer tourism season, one can enjoy the somewhat less expensive travel and hotel costs, less crowded venues, great weather and nearly endless daylight—and of course many birds migrating and beginning the breeding/nesting season! I can hardly begin to describe the surreal experience that unfolded before me.

Iceland 181

Iceland Puffins Europe Birds 181

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2011

If you look for ducks in summer or warblers in winter, you’re very likely to be disappointed. Unless you’re a big fan of your local breeding birds, you’ll find that this is the most boring time of the birding year. Consult the Calendar Timing is everything. Get serious… birds are everywhere.

United States 194

United States Birds 2006 Breeders 194