10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Even more than warbler, shorebird, and sparrow identification, this is a field that tests our endurance (gull watching is too often done in bitter cold, windy conditions), patience (even getting one good photo can take hours as you try to separate the ‘interesting gull’ from the flock), observational skills (so many plumages!)

North America 198

North America El Salvador America Nicaragua 198

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

Some of the first solid research pointing to a magnetic sense of some sort in birds was being produced at that time, and there were even people testing humans for a similar ability. Another question this raises has to do with migration itself. Those two questions are not mutually exclusive. Why migrate? And then there is the loon.

Compassion 190

Compassion Humane Research Egypt 190

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There is much to enjoy and appreciate here and I only wish I could have tested out some of these species accounts in pelagic waters before writing about them (sadly, the 10,000 Birds pelagic to Antarctica was canceled this year). The description then goes into detail about adult (breeding and nonbreeding), juvenile, and immature plumage.

Albatross 279

Albatross Penguins Family Groups 279

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Commercially raised turkeys cannot fly. This display is called strutting and the purpose of this display is to attract hens for breeding. Air Force test runs in breaking the sound barrier, nearby turkeys dropped dead from sudden cardiac arrest. They can be found in every state except Alaska (but see the comments below!).

Turkey 241

Turkey Bald Eagle Game Alaska 241