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 174

Florida Alligators Birds Turtles 174

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2017

In early August this year, I saw 77 species here (69 on the lake, plus 8 more in the surrounding areas) but barely more than a thousand individuals. A few Lesser Kestrels by the dyke wall, then a Black-eared Wheatear at some cattle fencing. Spring (migrants and breeding species) and winter (wintering waterbirds). Practicalities.

Greece 193

Greece Killing Pelicans Eagles 193

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

The smellier the better, particularly as, unusually for birds, many species can boast a robust sense of smell. In any case, our hang-ups with vultures clearly stem from our own issues rather than any inherently bizarre trait of the species themselves. Vultures famously feed on carrion. Dead things. New World Vultures.

California Condor 185

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 185

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In the time we spent on Culebra I saw 49 species of birds, not bad for an island outside of the wintering grounds for most neotropical migrants and only measuring eleven miles square. Sea turtles can be seen from the beach or while snorkling at Tamarindo Beach, especially if you go early in the morning.

Puerto Rico 109

Puerto Rico Birds Sea Turtles Chickens 109

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

The 83 checklists submitted during July contained 459 species. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 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 156

2020 Blackbirds Sparrows Woodpeckers 156

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. 67 Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis.

Woodpeckers 187

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Ducks 187

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. European Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia turtur). Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). 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. Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).

2020 153

2020 Niger Sparrows Woodpeckers 153

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

They accounted for 562 species at this sluggish time of year. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ????–??? Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. The year list has moved forward to 1962 and the life list has leapt forward to 3759. These are the numbers. Alphabetic Taxonomic. Los Cartagos. 09 Jul 2019.

2019 120

2019 Idaho Sparrows Woodpeckers 120

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. 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?) World Month List. Alphabetic Taxonomic.

2019 121

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 121

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

My birding list for November totals 15 species. Thank goodness that the rest of the beats have been busily birding,that’s what they like to do… 9 of them submitted 114 checklists via eBird and amassed 525 species from 7 (China, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, UK, Serbia and USA) countries during November.

Sparrows 211

Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots Costa Rica 211

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

9 beats submitted 172 checklists from 7 countries (UK, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) for 640 species. The list for the year has reached 1276 and the life list has been stretched to 4066 with red ticks from China, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to Kai, Claire and Grant and Faraaz respectively.

Woodpeckers 154

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Parrots 154

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional 1803 species from 1608 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Most species-prolific was Patrick in Costa Rica, followed by Paul from Mexico. December’s beats found 609 birds after submitting 116 checklists from 8 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, China, Mexico, Serbia and Australia).

2020 230

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 230

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

They submitted 124 checklists for 671 species of bird. In particular 272 species were noted from 14 checklists submitted on October 17th, eBird’s October Big Day. 371 Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. 646 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. This brings our all-time total to 4040.

2020 129

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 129

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Our brave beats have been putting themselves at risk for your vicarious listing pleasure and 10 of them submitted 151 checklists for 692 species, 2 of which made it onto the life list. Please be careful, Corvid is still out there. Marsh Grassbird and Rufous-faced Warbler come to you all the way from China and bring the life list to 4061.

Sparrows 159

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 159

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Band-tailed Pigeon – Patagioenas fasciata. Verdugo Park. 12 Jan 2020. PN Carara–Sendero Quebrada Bonita.

2020 160

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 160

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The species that prevented the month from being really boring was the Amur Paradise Flycatcher. And I almost start liking the Red Turtle Dove. It seems they did well this year, with quite a few chicks being taught how to handle dragonflies, while the parents were suffering from molt. Mellowing with age? Or early onset dementia? .”

Cattle 147

Cattle Birds Suffering Turtles 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2014

For Borneo I’ll be accepting the split endemic species listed in Myers (2009), some of which I think eBird could at least offer as subspecies options (I’d also welcome an eBird app that works). Species are listed by family according to the order eBird spits them out to me in. Indigo Flycatcher. COLUMBIDAE (PIGEONS).

2014 150

2014 New Zealand Singapore Rhinoceros 150

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 44 Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. 217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 44 Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. 217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. This brings the yearly running total to 1723 and the life list has reached 4038.

2020 292

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 292

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 14 countries were birded this month by 13 beats; a record participative effort! has reached 54. Little Grebe – Tachybaptus ruficollis.

2019 118

2019 China Battery Jamaica 118

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Imagine that, 13 lists per year where once there were only 12.

2020 223

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 223

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The beats are famed for their inclusion on the nice side of the ledger and this month 9 of them shared 163 lists from 7 countries (Australia, Costa Rica, USA, UK, Serbia, China and Trinidad and Tobago) and accounted for 735 bird species. Mike doubled up with “smushed”, a new addition to the adjective list.

Sparrows 191

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Parrots 191

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2019 141

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 141

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2019

April was a busy time for the beats with 10 of them contributing 164 lists to accumulate 744 species from 7 countries; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Serbia, UK, Brazil and Barbados. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Expanding that for the year so far gives 795 / 1512.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. That’s just 3.35%. Ruddy Pigeon – Patagioenas subvinacea.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. North coast Rd.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–??????

2018 113

2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–??????

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–??????? Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. Who is going to tell the clans?

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Thus; As at April 30 th 2017, the collaborative year total stands at 1432 , with 895 species noted this month from 164 shared checklists. 9 beats contributed their sightings (this knocks last April’s efforts of 116 lists for 672 species into a cocked hat and claws back some ground on the 30th April 2016 running total of 1707).

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Panama 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2017

146 shared checklists (an increase on last year’s 97, well done chaps) noted 664 species (ooooh, down on 826 from last February) and brought the yearly total to 1063 (1303 at this time in 2016, ouch!). Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–??????? Airport Mangroves.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2018

During March, 11 beats shared 122 checklists to accumulate 680 species from 8 countries; USA, Costa Rica, Serbia, India, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Japan. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. ???–?????? Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. The year list has progressed by 127 to reach 1257. 19 Mar 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin Dusky Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia lugens.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 154

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2016

All birds are equal on this list; parking lot birds or pelagic species, breeders or fly-overs, all will be accorded the same status and each shall be worth 1 credit on the list. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2016 100

2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

Despite recording 370 species during the month, the list total has advanced by just 45. Just to confuse things a little, only 14 new species were recorded since June 1 st. Cattle Tyrant – Machetornis rixosa. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. ?apljin Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis.

2016 100

2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100