10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 29, 2011

The five lucky birds are Northern Goshawk , Peregrine Falcon , Golden Eagle , Osprey , and Northern Harrier. That’s because the United States Postal Service will be releasing a set of five stamps, illustrated by Robert Giusti, featuring birds of prey. Check them out below! Mailing letters just got more interesting! … a.

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JUNE 5, 2015

It protects familiar visitors like cardinals and chickadees; raptors such as bald eagles and prairie falcons, and, of course, the many ducks and other waterfowl that sportsmen treasure. Because, really, who needs hummingbirds or eagles? If Representative Duncan gets his way it’s open season for birds across the country.

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Protection Bald Eagle South Carolina United States 268

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Do you wish you could tell an eagle from a hawk? Have you ever looked to the sky and seen a high-flying hawk and wanted to know what it was? Do you know your raptors but wish that you had an easy reference for all the raptors of North America? But don’t take my word for it – check it out yourself!

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North America America United States Eagles 252

10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2012

Peregrine Falcons frequent the sheer rock faces of Tennessee Valley. Carrizo Plain harbors shrikes, meadowlarks, eagles, falcons, etc… oh, and flowers. Red-tailed Hawks often hunt through dusk in San Francisco. I imagine them beaming through this shortcut too. Many, many, many flowers.

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San Francisco Tennessee Falcons Owls 243

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

The only ones that concerned me were Ravens, Falcons, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Eagles. Were there any birds about this weekend? Welcome back, NFL football! Of course I still kept my eyes out for other types of birds. This time of year is perfect for finding juvenile Eastern Bluebirds , which I was happy to do.

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2013 Falcons Eagles Birds 244

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JANUARY 13, 2012

We had some very nice looks at Black Hawk-Eagle , Semiplumbeous Hawk, Double toothed Kite, Laughing Falcon , and two others not yet positively identified. Black Hawk-Eagle Semiplumbeous Hawk Laughing Falcon Double-toothed Kite a.

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Falcons Eagles Birds 178

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This endearing ground squirrel is the preferred prey of a resident pair of Imperial Eagles … Within twenty minutes, a Goshawk, a Black Kite and two Honey Buzzards passed over. But no eagles appeared; or at least none that I was prepared to tick. … It turned out (sighs of relief all round) to be an adult Imperial Eagle. .

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

A vast congregation of Bald Eagles kept watch over a herd of cattle about to calve, up to seven in a single tree — no doubt awaiting delicious placentas. A second Prairie Falcon just up the road – this one a young male – gave even better, closer looks. Birding Mission valley Prairie falcon raptors'

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Bald Eagle Falcons Geese Montana 232

10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2018

On the opposite side is a smallish falcon, obviously too short-tailed for a Common Kestrel, a Eurasian Hobby first comes to mind… but a male Red-footed Falcon on migration it turns out to be. Red-footed Falcon’s breeding range starts less than 50 mi north of here and I hope that some will choose to join a local rookery and stay.

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Serbia Eagles Falcons Breeders 182

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MAY 2, 2017

This time the tome that three lucky readers will receive is Birds of Prey: Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Vultures of North America by Pete Dunne. The first and easiest way to win a copy of Birds of Prey: Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and Vultures of North America is to subscribe to the 10,000 Birds email mailing list.

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North America Falcons Eagles Birds 189

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2022

I’ve said it before, but this large raptor with the massive, eagle-like bill is not a Hawk or Eagle , but a genetic Falcon. Lately, I’ve seen Crested Caracaras showing up in all sorts of unexpected places, and Las Mesas was not an exception. On this outing, the Broad-tailed Hummingbirds put on the best show.

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Eagles Falcons Sparrows Species 264

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2020

Since you won’t be seeing any cardinals, eagles, falcons, ravens, or seahawks in the Super Bowl this weekend, you’ll have to search for them outdoors instead. Maybe we’ll all score looks at a Superb Owl or two. Hopefully some birds show up this time!

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2020 Falcons Game Eagles 226

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JUNE 12, 2014

When discussing this topic for local media, I often say that because of their White-tailed Eagles , the Scottish island of Mull makes 2 million pounds per year from birders alone. By the end of a day, the best bird was the White-tailed Eagle that caught and ate a fish right in front of us – a species they have seen in the UK only once.

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Serbia Eagles Sparrows Falcons 234

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Obviously, Bald Eagles are a pretty big deal too. Those bigger birds of prey command respect, but it’s not like falcons are unknown. Even outside of Atlanta , Peregrine Falcons spend their breeding seasons smiling for the ( web ) camera from atop edifices all across the country.

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2011 Bald Eagle Atlanta Falcons 197

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2012

Brown Songlark The next bird we came across taking advantage of the fence was a Brown Falcon and it had been sitting on a termite mound as we approached and moved to the fence. Brown Falcon Now this fence supports a lot of birds and we had rows of Horsfield’s Bushlarks and they were by far the most common “fence” bird.

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Falcons 2012 Eagles Birds 197

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Travel onto the world famous Kaziranga National Park and you will have very good chances of more endangered species such as Pallas’s Fish Eagle , vultures, Swamp Francolin , and both species of Adjutant Storks. On night drives here looking for Eurasian Eagle Owl and nightjars you have a very good chance of seeing Striped Hyena.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

There is another raptor over the ridge, light body and wings, dark head and chest – the Short-toed snake Eagle. Now I break (and think that I should put a „I break for birds“ bumper sticker), bins… a falcon! An Eleonora’s Falcon , light morph, makes several circles above the Olive grove and it is gone.

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Greece Falcons Madagascar Africa 252

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

The raptors exceeded expectations in both quantity and quality, with lots of vultures, eagles, and a magnificent Beaudouin’s Snake-Eagle. Beaudouin’s Snake-Eagle … wow!!

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Uganda Senegal Africa Game 246

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

” He faces up to seven-and-a-half years in prison and fines totaling more than $500,000.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Raptors to look for in this reserve are Golden Eagle and Short-toed Snake Eagle , European Honey-buzzard and Peregrine Falcon. The commonest owls are Eurasian Scops Owl and Tawny Owl , while rare ones include Ural Owl and Eurasian Eagle Owl. About 120 species have been recorded so far.

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Serbia Woodpeckers Owls Eagles 264

10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2015

The only falcon that has the manoeuverability to chase and catch swallows in flight… a few pirouettes later, he leaves with empty talons. Passing a Red-backed Shrike … one adult White-tailed Eagle flies by. One Western Marsh Harrier … and my first Lesser Grey Shrike this year.

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Serbia Horses Eagles Birds 250

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MARCH 6, 2014

On our second day upon arrival, we were in his Land Cruiser searching the Tuzla Lagoon (in Roman times, the harbour city of Bargilia) where we observed Spur-winged Lapwings and Dalmatian Pelicans ; the Bodrum Peninsula interior – a Lanner Falcon (my last one, so far – still, not the first one) and a Short-toed Snake Eagle with a snake dangling from (..)

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2013

Despite being among the most heavily birded locations in the Amazon Basin, it hosts a relatively large number of recently described species such as Alta Floresta Antpitta , Kawall’s Parrot , Tapajos Hermit , and Cryptic Forest-Falcon. My personal favorite sighting was of a Harpy Eagle from Tower I.

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Parrots Brazil Ecuador Eagles 231

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Orange-breasted Falcon : Since there aren’t any specimens of this regal neotropical Falco from Costa Rica, we actually aren’t even sure if it used to live here. Hope for a vagrant comes in the form of an Orange-breasted Falcon sighting from west-central Panama.

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Costa Rica Species Panama Falcons 270

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2022

An immature White-tailed Eagle. The same eagle? By the end of the wood, there’s a small wetland, a huge bird above, one more White Stork? Soon I see a huge bird again. No, this time it’s a Black Stork ! On my way back, I stopped at the Reva Pond, on the outskirts of Belgrade.

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Mules Breeders Farming Fish 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

The best birds of my weekend were Seahawks, Eagles, Falcons, Cardinals, And Ravens. There was the White Ibis in New Jersey , the Caspian Tern , the Buff-bellied Sandpiper , another White Ibis , this one in New York’s Orange County, a Bald Eagle , and a host of other birds.

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Bald Eagle New Jersey 2011 New York 167

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MARCH 30, 2016

The First Couple —a pair of Bald Eagles nesting at the U.S. Falcon Cam at Bowling Green State University in Ohio sheds light on the nesting habits of the school’s mascot, a Peregrine Falcon and her mate. (Bonus footage: Check out her mom Bella’s nestcam ). Bonus activity: Help name the nestlings !).

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Bald Eagle Puffins Connecticut Falcons 150

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

I, of course, was focused mainly on Eagles, Falcons, and Seahawks this weekend. Anyone attuned to the roving of raptors and peregrinations of passerines is probably sporting a big smile this morning thinking about the weekend’s sightings. I’m looking forward to hearing about some astounding avifauna on the move.

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2012 Falcons Farming Eagles 187

10,000 Birds

APRIL 30, 2015

Picture 2: Lesser Spotted Eagle – Clanga pomarina. Andrea was driving along the western shore of the lake when a large raptor appeared in front of us – Booted or Lesser Spotted Eagle? Yes, those were four eagles in 20 minutes. Scan of the ridge reveals a distant but definitive Peregrine Falcon.

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Greece Woodpeckers Eagles Owls 257

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JULY 13, 2023

Booted Eagle by Kostas Papadopoulos The next morning was a lazy one, a late breakfast and even later excursion. Later in the day, roadside birds included a Booted Eagle and a Levant Sparrowhawk. What amazed me is that, instead of the usual 6 or 8 slices, this pizza was cut into tiny, bite-size slices!

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10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2017

The guide presents 69 species and 1 subspecies, from “NEW WORLD VULTURES: Cathartiformes” to “OSPREY: Pandioninae” to “FAMILY: Accipitridae” (Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Hawk-Eagles), to “FALONIDS: Falconidae” (Falcons, Forest-Falcons, Caracaras, Kestrels, Merlin).

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Mexico America North America Falcons 189

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Early this September I made that pilgrimage planning to be there when Africa-bound vultures, buzzards and eagles are on the move. Near Tarifa, where the Africa and Europe almost touch, there are a couple of strategic lookouts where raptor enthusiasts gather to search the skies and record numbers of birds. The sky was always busy.

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Spain Ostriches Africa Canada 225

10,000 Birds

MARCH 30, 2011

Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels are a sure thing and Ferruginous Hawk, Merlin and Prairie Falcon can be found by the experienced observer. There was also a group of Bald Eagles ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) soaring nearby, including this juvenile, who seemed to be enjoying aerial maneuvers with its sibling.

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Bald Eagle Leopards Turkey Eagles 225

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MARCH 12, 2020

During May migration, European Roller and few dozen strong flocks of Red-footed Falcons were observed on the wires. Continental climate and the absence of surface water took care of the rest. It was gazetted as a nature reserve in 1977. There is a small and highly localised population of Greater Short-toed Lark in this grassland.

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Europe Serbia Turtles Woodpeckers 264

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MAY 3, 2020

These include Black Kites , Whistling Kites , Brown Falcons , Brahminy Kites and White-bellied Sea Eagles. The Black-tailed Godwit are showing a rusty red colour now too. Crowding shorebirds. The main disturbance at the moment along the beaches is birds of prey. Western Australia has some of the strictest travel restrictions.

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Australia Breeding Falcons Eagles 232

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2013

Steve answers: Bonelli’s Eagle ! A pair of these eagles breed nearby, but this bird shows no wish to reappear and show itself better. On a small ledge, a Peregrine Falcon stands and looks towards us, framed by the cliff on its left, and the blue of the sea to its right. Garraf Natural Park.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2013

We also passed Golden and Bald Eagles , a few hardy Red-tailed Hawks , and what we thought was probably a Peregrine Falcon although (or because) it zipped by fast. It was a good start. As we got further out into the rural reaches, Rough-legged Hawks became a regular sight. A mountain range slipped away beneath us. More than polite.

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Bald Eagle Montana Owls Mississippi 190