10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2014

And, of course, because it was that kind of day, I did. The only downer was that they did not come close. I was home by noon after what was undoubtedly my most successful search for some of New York’s coolest breeding birds ever! … Trips Bashakill Blue Chip Farm New York Shawangunk Grasslands Sterling Forest'

Breeding 152

Breeding New York Downers Breeders 152

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Between the two breeding bird atlases in the state – one done in the early ’80s and one in the early ’00s – the number of atlas blocks with Vesper Sparrows declined 49%, a decline that is echoed in breeding bird survey routes as well. What has caused the decline? What has caused the decline? … a.

Sparrows 165

Sparrows North Dakota Downers United States 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In 1952, at least in the US, no one wanted to be a Debbie Downer. Then a little later there was a spot of bother with DDT, but we pulled out of that one ok, with a toolbox that would surely stand us in good stead if we only had the will to use it – legislation and literature, captive breeding programs, nest platforms.

California Condor 194

California Condor Guam Whaling Whales 194

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2011

It is, of course, incredible, extremely fun, mind-blowing, frustrating, challenging and yes even dangerous in some situations…but embrace your inner nerd. No one, aside from your therapist, wants to spend time with a Debbie Downer. It’s an incredibly nerdy thing to do. 5) Have a sense of humor.

Grizzly Bear 166

Grizzly Bear North Dakota Downers Bears 166