10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2021

Only recently was it discovered that one group, which breeds on the Shetland Islands, flies across the Atlantic to winter off the coast of Ecuador – ten thousand miles away from its cousins who breed in Scandanavia and western Russia. Once it was thought that all Red-necked Phalaropes migrated overland to the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

Alaska 204

Alaska Kenya Georgia Russia 204

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

When it comes down to it, birders can partake in the hobby, lifestyle, or passion however they want (as long as they don’t harm themselves, others, or the birds). There’s nothing wrong with appreciating and watching every bird but there’s also nothing wrong about going to great efforts to see lifers only found in dreams.

Costa Rica 202

Costa Rica Panama Birds Nicaragua 202

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

We have on here in Ecuador that is very prolific in the highlands. Reading the title, I feared you had succumbed to the “hook & bullet&# lifestyle of the Rockies and now carried a very, very big-calibered gun with you. Especially of all the species that had been introduced to the US. Nicole: Glad you liked it!

Montana 134

Montana 2011 Bahamas Deer 134

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2014

While the ranking is limited by our current knowledge of the fossil record and the state of genetic sequencing techniques, it certainly spotlights some fascinating and enigmatic global treasures with unique physiologies and lifestyles. Oilbirds ( Steatornis caripensis ) in Ecuador © Corey Finger.

Madagascar 276

Madagascar Comoros Ecuador South America 276