10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2022

Somehow, I feel this post about the few pheasants I have seen in China has gotten off to a wrong start – not quite the kind of motivation to blog readers to continue reading this post. So, back to the wonderful world of pheasants in China. Wait, does that remind me of anyone? Never mind. My favorite is the Blood Pheasant.

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Rhode Island South Dakota North Dakota Nebraska 147

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.

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Birds China Eggs Owls 190

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2024

The prinia will then claim that its current name – celebrating a morally very questionable person – is no longer acceptable in the modern world. Personally, I wish the species the best of luck in this endeavor. (Of Of course, there should be a photo of a Plain Prinia here now, but somehow I did not get one this month).

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Birds Europe Science Illinois 178

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

They ranged across 10 countries (Costa Rica, USA, UK, India, Australia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Serbia and Uganda). Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas.

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2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 137

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2024

I am always trying to shame China into reducing its environmental pollution but with rather limited results so far. .” Hmm, does that convince me? Here’s a Bluethroat. Note the masterful match of the blue plastic with the color of the bird in this shot. In others, more like a sock puppet.

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Japan Birds Singapore 2003 169