10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2014

With about 110 recorded species, the Kozara becomes truly magical place when the Danube swells and reclaims what is rightfully his. On the other side of the river, underneath the very buttresses of the Belgrade Fortress, with its 170 recorded bird species lies the Veliko Ratno Island (44°49’53.20″N, 20°26’4.98″E).

Serbia 247

Serbia Stray Dog Botswana Protection 247

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 15, 2015

I am checking the grass for any flash of white and soon my suspicion is confirmed: Cattle Egrets (cover photo)! This species is still uncommon in the Balkans and despite the recent spread, Kalamas is the most reliable site for it in Greece (and this made my only second ever observation of them in Europe).

Greece 240

Greece Dogs Pelicans Cattle 240

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2020

albiventris ) and fish eating Pied Kingfishers ( Ceryle rudis ). In front of us a Black Egret ( Egretta ardesiaca ) was fishing under the umbrella formed by its outstretched wings, cutting off the glare from the water surface and perhaps even attracting the fish into the ‘safety’ of the shade. Cattle Egret 16. Hamerkop 1.

Botswana 258

Botswana Africa 2001 Fish 258

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From there, we entered a side tributary full of Ringed and Amazon Kingfishers , with Chestnut-fronted and Scarlet Macaws in flight… and then the noise: groans, croaks and grunts… and the smell… of this 65 million years old species, so old that the last dinosaurs must have fed on them! Photo by Juan Carlos.

Dolphins 264

Dolphins Colombia Otters Monkeys 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In an unhurried half-day of birding, we racked up over 90 species, including killers like Denham’s Bustard , Northern Carmine-throated Bee-eater , and Shelley’s Rufous Sparrow. Plus, the food, service, and accommodations meet the highest standards. How is birding in Murchison Falls, you ask? Mind boggling, I answer!

Uganda 245

Uganda Senegal Africa Game 245

10,000 Birds

MAY 29, 2012

Sure, the occasional Cattle Egret , Northern Mockingbird , or Red-shouldered Hawk can’t help but cross the path of those with eyes to see them, but the area is surprisingly bird-barren for a Florida zip code. BIRDING SEA WORLD One would expect a marine-themed attraction to deliver some sweet bird species. Not Sea World.

Florida 221

Florida Alligators Birds Turtles 221

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Moreover, the pair I saw was feeding from a livestock trough alongside a group of cattle. I contacted Marty Folk from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and asked him if he had any clues. But most importantly its vital to reflect on how close we came to losing an incredible species.

Buffalo 262

Buffalo Florida Louisiana 2004 262

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The very first thing we notice about this large member of the Galliformes is that there is a wild version and a domestic version, and although the two are rather different, they are both given the same species name, Meleagris gallopavo. This is not entirely unknown among domestic animals, but many domesticates have no living wild version.

Turkey 258

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 258

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2015

The road was lined with scrub and short trees, and I spotted not one but two new sparrow species. They perched atop electric poles, on fences, and even on roofs of nearby farm buildings (Point Reyes allows cattle farming), and I soon lost count of how many large raptors we had seen. A line of Surf Scoters near the beach.

Seals 241

Seals Elephants Whales Whaling 241

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

We remember starlings not skylarks, House Sparrows not Eurasian Tree Sparrows , Cattle Egrets not… well, whatever we’ve forgotten because it didn’t do as well as the Cattle Egrets. Especially of all the species that had been introduced to the US. And after all, some birds have to expand their range sometimes.

Montana 179

Montana 2011 Bahamas Deer 179

10,000 Birds

MAY 28, 2018

The mighty rhino along with the Cattle Egret. In the same first day plus a couple of hours, my Africa bird count is at 66 species. The African Fish Eagle was a great first day bird. I did quite a bit of studying the bird species before getting here, unfortunately, the Diamond Marked Babbler was never on my study sheets.

South Africa 163

South Africa Africa Rhinos Mongoose 163

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2014

During this time, the fish trapped in the shrinking pools of water attract hordes of herons, egrets, storks, and other wetland species. Raptors such as Savanna Hawk , Snail Kite , and Black-collared Hawk and up to five species of kingfisher also join the bonanza in one of the world’s great birding spectacles.

Brazil 165

Brazil Paraguay Blackbirds Birds 165

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The warm, sunny climate beckons a wide variety of passerines, raptors, and shorebirds to spend the winter, inflating the species diversity to the extent that Miami-Dade can go toe-to-toe with counties in Texas and Arizona during this season. Can we hit 200 ABA-countable species in four days next year? Cattle Egret: 133.

Miami 201

Miami 2015 United States Florida 201

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2023

After all, on a normal year this body of water only offers a good number of American Coots , a handful of hybrid, semi-domestic ducks, a few Pied-billed Grebes, Cattle, Snowy and Great Egrets, a Great Blue Hero n or two, and perhaps a few Spotted Sandpipers and Killdeer. And they were clearly fishing, with some success.

Ducks 130

Ducks Mexico California Fish 130

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

All species are from the ABA area, and all groups must meet at least one of these criteria: (1) the group “represented a good opportunity to build core birding skills,” (2) the authors thought it was a group that needed “a refreshed treatment,” (3) the authors were intrigued by the group and wanted to present it using their unique format.

Birds 190

Birds Groups 2015 North America 190

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2016

The reason the location is remaining undisclosed is that reliable Mangrove Cuckoos are difficult to find in the American Birding Association area and are a very sought after species. From the bulbuls we went in search of another introduced species that has taken to south Florida like home. We needed countable species!

Florida 173

Florida Miami Birds Owls 173

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2022

One strange thing about Chongming is the inevitable presence of people fishing. Not professionally – these people come in SUVs and probably never recapture their gas money from the fish they catch (though come to think of it, neither do I with my bird photos). of catching extremely small fish.

Birds 162

Birds South Korea Japan Abandon 162

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries.

Sparrows 264

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 264

10,000 Birds

JUNE 16, 2019

We started our Singapore bird list at Pasir Ris and leaving the train station we were delighted to see several Cattle Egrets on the grass and several photographers. On one occasion we saw a pair of Red Turtle Doves beside the fishing lake. We were soon in Pasir Ris Town Park and observing a huge variety of birds. Black-naped Oriole.

Singapore 125

Singapore Otters Owls Zebras 125

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2021

Between them, they found 389 species in 5 countries. Insects were held back by weird spring weather, but now the warmth returns and the birds are feasting on the late stirring bugs. June saw 8 beats get their birding boots on and share 90 checklists for your pleasure.

Woodpeckers 264

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Niger 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 262

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Parrots 262

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus). I know that we are all looking forward to a time when we might return to the old normal, but until then, please stay safe and keep your distance. Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea). Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea).

2020 183

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 183

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2019

We were met by several Cattle Egret in beautiful breeding plumage feeding on the grass right next to the train station. We had found thirty four bird species so far in Singapore and had to admit defeat due to lack of sleep and returned to the hotel. 169 bird species and one day to go!

Singapore 119

Singapore Transported Boars Malaysia 119

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

The 83 checklists submitted during July contained 459 species. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. In case you were worried, Our Man in Shanghai is still flying the flag. He is currently safe and well and watching, with his cats, from the window. The year list now stands at 1613.

2020 195

2020 Blackbirds Sparrows Woodpeckers 195

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

9 beats from 8 countries (Australia, USA, UK, Serbia, Costa Rica, China, Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico), shared 138 checklists for 703 species. The year list to date is 1015 species and 7 have been added to the life list ( 4059 ) from Costa Rica, China and Trinidad and Tobago. 201 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

Woodpeckers 254

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Ducks 254

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. The Gray Crowned-Crane is a new addition to the list of the world’s Endangered species, creeping up a category from Vulnerable.

Endangered Species 238

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 238

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

They accounted for 562 species at this sluggish time of year. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. During July, 11 beats birded 11 countries (USA, UK, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Japan, UAE, Mexico, China and Saudi Arabia) and submitted 82 checklists. These are the numbers.

2019 150

2019 Idaho Sparrows Woodpeckers 150

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. The trend at this time of year is a downturn in shared lists and birds reported, nevertheless, 12 (is this a record?) Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. 01 Jun 2019. 01 Jun 2019.

2019 154

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa). Quality time was spent with a friendly Hamar family at their homestead of grass huts surrounding their cattle corral. Yellow-billed Stork.

Ethiopia 255

Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Cattle 255

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

It was Thursday when we arrived and every Thursday at Chrisochorafa square is a fish-free evening at two fish taverns. It is a popular event with the locals and the foreigners alike, where you pay for the drinks and salads, while the main dish, well prepared lake fish, is free.

Greece 203

Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 203

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2015

Well-travelled birders will recognise Cattle Egrets following the steps of hippo or African Buffalo , and Black-crowned Night Herons , but more African species occur in the form of the massive Goliath Heron , the smaller Squacco Heron , and the highly distinctive Black Egret , famous for creating a canopy with its wings to hunt small fish.

Botswana 162

Botswana Lesotho Elephants Bald Eagle 162

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2023

This leaves Shanghai in June with basically just the year-round species and the summer breeders, maybe with a few added ultra-lazy individuals of migratory species. Fortunately, there are a few more such breeding species than most Shanghainese are aware of. Such as the Black-winged Cuckooshrike.

Birds 130

Birds Eggs Breeders McDonalds 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks , Muscovy Ducks and Blue-winged Teals were around us, together with Green , Great and Little Blue Herons , Cattle and Great White Egrets , Black-crowned and Yellow-crowned Night-Herons , plus one locally rare Pinnated Bittern in the floating vegetation, as well as several dozen Neotropical Cormorants.

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica Nicaragua 2019 Farming 264

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2016

Then, we became birders again, noting Common Mynas and Eastern Cattle Egrets on the terraced lawns, Yellow-footed Pigeons, European-collared and Red-collared Doves in the trees bordering the garden squares. The species is crepuscular and nocturnal, but can sometimes be seen during the day. It was a big owl. And this is what we saw.

India 190

India Tigers Owls Birds 190

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

At time of writing (usually a couple of days early to avoid the deadline panic), UK is fielding 63 species. 102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 195 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. 102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 195 Fish Crow – Corvus ossifragus. Costa Rica has also submitted 63.

2020 210

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Woodpeckers 210

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Bad developments indeed, particularly as the White-backed Vulture was found to be a good avian biomonitor species – if it does badly, most likely the environment as a whole will do badly, too. I could immediately tell them it was an Egyptian Goose – an invasive species in Germany but not at Kruger. students comes in handy).

Elephants 147

Elephants Congo Birds Africa 147

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Animals killed also include threatened and endangered species, a number which has steadily increased since 2005. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and killed his dog. Estimates of predator populations by State fish and game officials indicate that the number of predators removed by WS is small compared with overall predator numbers.

Killing 100

Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100