10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2011

Today the species is secure on a large number of islands and reserves. Both species had undergone massive declines since the arrival of humans and where in a perilous position in the 1970s. Both species were pushed to the brink but pulled back just in the nick of time. It worked, and the translocated birds were soon breeding.

Species 251

Species New Zealand Rats Seychelles 251

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. Seychelles Swiftlet – Aerodramus elaphrus. Seychelles Bulbul – Hypsipetes crassirostris. Seychelles Blue-Pigeon – Alectroenas pulcherrimus.

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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. Seychelles Swiftlet – Aerodramus elaphrus. Seychelles Bulbul – Hypsipetes crassirostris. Seychelles Blue-Pigeon – Alectroenas pulcherrimus. Seychelles Kestrel – Falco araeus. 28 Jul 2018.

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. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Seychelles Blue-Pigeon – Alectroenas pulcherrimus. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Seychelles Blue-Pigeon – Alectroenas pulcherrimus. Seychelles Swiftlet – Aerodramus elaphrus. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Seychelles Kestrel – Falco araeus. Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6. 13 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113