10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2019
Some five years ago I was involved in a project of ecotourism evaluation of the river Danube in Serbia, which included the city of Belgrade, founded at the bank of this river. The toughest thing for me, as a local birder, was to choose the most attractive birds because those that attract my attention are generally all too common in the northwest of Europe, from where most visiting birders are coming.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 25, 2019
Based on the bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A DOG’S WAY HOME finds its way onto Digital March 26 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on April 9 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
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MARCH 20, 2019
Author: Conner Burt The current labor market remains among the tightest in modern history. As such, many companies today are beginning to look with renewed interest at their most readily accessible talent pool when filling open roles: their own employees. Rather than battling for new hires in an uber-competitive job market, smart companies are moving to train and promote from within.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 4, 2019
The week of President’s Day this year found me, my family, and some close friends spending a week in a beach house on Tybee Island, a low-lying, barrier island just east of Savannah. As always, I spent most mornings out looking for birds, and because the seven of us had only a single minivan to get around, I had to keep my morning outings relatively brief so I was confined to Tybee Island.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 2, 2019
It’s good to have birding goals. Challenges like a Big Year, county lists, or a Big Sit can push a birder to learn more, to improve the birding focus, and become more aware of what’s happening in the avian neighborhood. This year, my main challenge is identifying 700 species within the borders of Costa Rica by December 31st. It’s a fine goal to aim for because although it is possible, the goal won’t be reached unless you spend the right time looking for certain birds in t
10,000 Birds
MARCH 12, 2019
The striking Golden-cheeked Warbler nests only in the hills of central Texas near Austin but a substantial part of those breeding grounds have leveled in favor of development. One of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin is the capital of Texas and home of the University of Texas. Fueled by a dynamic economy, it is now the 11th largest city in the country: more than 2 million people now live in the metropolitan area.
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10,000 Birds
MARCH 28, 2019
I picked up E. in the morning in front of her hotel. To avoid the traffic lights and rush hour, I drove through some forgotten, derelict industrial zone at the outskirts of the city (which is my usual shortcut). I was describing the area we were going to and the target birds ( European Rollers – cover digiscoped in the rain in the same area, Ortolan Buntings , etc.).
10,000 Birds
MARCH 18, 2019
Over the last couple of weeks Fish Crows have flooded back into New York City, early harbingers of spring, and those that stuck around have become much more vocal, meaning that birders can now put them on their checklist instead of “crow sp.” And it is essentially only birders who realize that Fish Crows are back. Their nasal calls aren’t of interest to anyone else and, really, birders tend to give them short shrift as well once they have been marked off the year list.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 1, 2019
Sliding the glass door to my Florida backyard, I shuffled my slipper-clad feet and closed the opening behind me. The sun had broken through an early morning haze, warming my backyard to over 70 degrees F – a bright spot in what had been a generally gloomy February. Plopping myself down on a bright blue chair, I carefully placed my binoculars on my lap and picked up my knitting.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 6, 2019
We are so excited about the upcoming IMAX movie, Superpower Dogs! The World Premiere of Superpower Dogs, an inspiring true story of extraordinary dogs and their life-saving superpowers, opens on March 9th at the California Science Center.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 30, 2019
Spring is happening! Each day, the sun stays out just a bit longer and up north, the snow is old, feeble and on its way to a wetter, more fluid existence. However, for those of us living the birding life, Spring is more than just the transition between the cold and the warm. It’s also a big time for bird movements, a period punctuated by waves of migrants, first the early ones, then a time of many species, and finally, those last “late” migrants moving north.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 6, 2019
A note of thanks to Corey and Mike, for their patience, while I took a break after a very busy 2018!! Now that Jeanne and I have finally settled on Tucson, Arizona at least for a while, I will pick up where I left off at the end of 2018. Arizona, specifically the South East portion of the state, will be my “beat” for the rest of this year. I have lived most of my life in a desert of some form, be it the high desert areas of Oregon, to the more arid Southern Baja of Mexico, so I am truly amazed
10,000 Birds
MARCH 29, 2019
I’ve decided to dedicate this month of March 2019 to wines and beers related to the history of falconry – or hawking – for no other reason than that I’ve recently acquired several bottles adorned with mostly medieval European iconography relating to this “sport of kings”. While the hunting of game with trained birds of prey can be a controversial topic among birders , falconry was a valuable early source of information on birds, and its history, culture, and imagery continue to fascinate bird
10,000 Birds
MARCH 8, 2019
All things being equal, March offers much less birding excitement than most other months. I’ll go so far as to say that birding in March is boring. Do you disagree? Change my mind. The one diversion this month offers in the Finger Lakes region is the potential for Saw-whet Owls , which I’ll be seeking this weekend. Corey never seems to find birding boring, so look for him in all the usual NYC-area haunts.
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10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2019
I recently returned from a twelve day birding tour of Costa Rica with Lifer Tours guided by an incredible birder, David Rodriquez. I began the trip with a rather long drive from the airport hotel in San Jose to Punta Uva on the southern Caribbean coast for a couple of “free” days before joining the actual tour. One of the obvious sights on the way down were large pendulous nests hanging from several tall trees.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2019
At this time of year it is not always easy to access areas of Roebuck Bay where access is on a gravel road. There is always an update on the road conditions on the Shire website. For those of you who would like to observe Common Greenshanks around the Broome area without venturing onto a gravel road there are a couple of options. Firstly you can go to the Barndarlmada Hut at the Poo Ponds.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 31, 2019
Snow this time of year feels a lot like an April Fool’s joke, but these last gasps of winter can’t change the prevailing winds blowing birds north. Depending on where you live, this weekend might not have been ideal to meet these migrants. No worries, because better days lie ahead. My time at the Braddock Bay Hawk Watch platform may have been sparse for raptors, but I picked up all kinds of FOY birds.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 31, 2019
We have just returned from an incredible three weeks in Singapore, where unlike many others who visit the country we spent the whole time in nature parks, forests and gardens observing birds. The only shopping we did was to buy fresh fruit and some Asian snacks for while we were out all day hiking and birding. Most people in Singapore were photographing birds, so we did rather stand out as we walked for hours each day wearing binoculars and carrying a small camera!
10,000 Birds
MARCH 24, 2019
Here we are, one weekend into a season of migration. Did you make the most of it? Despite the miserable weather, I made a run to Braddock Bay. Though raptors themselves were scarce, I did meet David Brown, this season’s new hawk watcher. The winter resident Northern Shrike also turned up, which was a treat. Corey saw a bunch of birds on a mild Sunday morning though none of them were particularly spectacular.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 24, 2019
Australian Pelicans – Pelecanus conspicillatus are easily observed at the Broome Poo Ponds as they roost on the banks of the ponds. The Australian Pelicans really can’t be mistaken for any other bird species and most people are familiar with Pelicans throughout the world. Not only are Australian Pelicans a large bird, but they also have a large bill and they use this to dip into water to feed on fish.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 17, 2019
While you enjoyed the wearing of the green for St. Patrick’s Day, did you stop to wonder why so few birds wear green plumage? Based on how naturally parrots and leafbirds (the real ones in Asia, not the figments that plague birders in every country) blend into foliage, I’d imagine that most arboreal avian species would want the same advantages.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 10, 2019
To continue my assertion before the weekend began, March may be one of the most boring months of the year for birding. However, just as a bad day of fishing beats a good day at work for many anglers, even a boring birding month offers excitement. Did you find any this weekend? So far this year, my daughter and I have gone 3 for 3 with owls. This weekend’s quarry was a gorgeous Northern Saw-whet Owl at Braddock Bay’s Owl Woods, which is as good a place to find them as you’d imag
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2019
Now that we’ve entered the third month of the calendar year, take stock: did your birding March come in like a lion or a lamb? My birding was positively sheepish during this busy weekend. Luckily, a Carolina Wren took kindness upon me by singing at my office window. Corey enjoyed getting out and about in Queens on Sunday morning between two snowstorms.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 29, 2019
All birding–with the possible exception of fantasy birding –depends on movement. Either the birds come to you, you go to the birds, or you and the birds come to each other. During this time of year when migration is just beginning, think about where you might position yourself for optimal avian encounters. Then place yourself there and prepare for good things to come your way.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 23, 2019
The dispute over Kashmir has been rumbling on since Partition in 1947. India and Pakistan are mostly left to get on with their conflict with little intervention from the outside world. This week however, it appeared that the conflict may escalate after India targeted terrorist activity within Pakistan and had one of their aircraft shot down in the process.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 22, 2019
It’s official. The calendar has finally caught up to what birds have known for a while: a new season has sprung! Even better, this is a migratory season, one which will feature months of avian excitement. Do you love to observe massive, diverse flocks of raptors, waterfowl, or passerines on the move? If so, the good times are rolling right now.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 22, 2019
Falconry Month at Birds and Booze: I’ve decided to dedicate this month of March 2019 to wines and beers related to the history of falconry – or hawking – for no other reason than that I’ve recently acquired several bottles adorned with mostly medieval European iconography relating to this “sport of kings”. While the hunting of game with trained birds of prey can be a controversial topic among birders , falconry was a valuable early source of information on birds, and its history, culture, and
10,000 Birds
MARCH 21, 2019
Before leaving Olguita’s on the second day in Costa Rica, I spotted this migrant male Baltimore Oriole ( Icterus galbula ) pictured above, but I also enjoyed a resident Black-cowled Oriole ( Icterus prosthemelas ), both lifers! OK. Since the weather was not favorable for snorkeling I decided to kayak up the local Quebrada Ernesto Inlet. Climbing into the kayak I noticed a Three-toed Sloth hanging in an overhanging tree.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 17, 2019
I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2019 this morning at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Actually, I saw my first five phoebes there, perhaps the most I ever saw in one location for my first of the season. For me, it is now officially spring! Over the last ten years my average first phoebe has been the 22nd of March, meaning that this year’s bird was five days earlier than average and nearly two weeks earlier than last year’s.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 15, 2019
Most birders show reasonable to remarkable understanding of phenology. Our attunement to periodic plant and animal life cycle events explains why we anticipate migration with the eagerness of schoolchildren waiting for the final bell. This phenological fluency also helps us recognize signs of a changing season. For example, we all have birds we associate with the beginning of spring.
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