10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

Even red list species are being exported under the claim that they are captive bred despite the lack of breeding facilities in the archipelago. Amazingly, CITES is actually getting on the case after the practice has been going on for only ten years… a.

Solomon Islands 160

Solomon Islands Breeding Birds Species 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In short, I truly believe that there still are, maybe not plenty but a good number of species that to this day go unnoticed to the scientific eye, but are surely known to the indigenous peoples (the best example is the newly discovered giant rat from the Solomon Islands). The Cocha Antshrike was one of these species not long ago.

Solomon Islands 214

Solomon Islands Ecuador Colombia Brazil 214

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

On one memorable occasion, I recall a birder breaking his cover while I was watching the movie, “The Thin Red Line” Given that the director of that war film is into nature and might also be a birder, I guess it was expected that a few fantastic looking birds from the Solomon Islands would appear on the screen now and then.

Costa Rica 166

Costa Rica Solomon Islands Wisconsin Farming 166

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2014

I had barely made it far into the place, and was about to start photographing some breeding Australian Pied Shags when I heard a call to my left that I didn’t immediately recognise. I went back to the sanctuary on Sunday, in spite of early rain, figuring it couldn’t hurt to try again.

New Zealand 170

New Zealand Solomon Islands Vanuatu Sanctuary 170