10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In this first installment, I will focus on my impressions and experiences in the highlands portion of our tour. One of these islands may have been the present day Northern Central American Highlands which includes Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and parts of extreme southern Mexico (Chiapas). Stay tuned.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2014

To sum up, adults (age 22 or older as of June 30) should write a short essay describing a “memorable birding experience while mentoring one or more young birders.” And essays by young birders (defined as anyone 21 or younger at the contest deadline) should describe a “memorable birding experience with an adult mentor.”

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Pennsylvania 2014 Branding Birds 171

10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2015

Excellent 10,000 Birds posts have been written about Pico Bonito and Honduras by Corey and Carlos , so I’m going to focus on some of my most memorable experiences. All of these experiences have been with brown/black/gray birds, birds known for their camouflage. Which is why seeing them was such a great experience.

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Honduras Birds Costa Rica South Africa 241

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2012

One could have been just another cat-triggered tragedy ( keep your cats indoors ) turned into an unforgettable experience… My wife and I (retired) had a truly wonderful experience at the end of 2011 when our cat brought in a newly hatched Dikkop. A very special experience!! We raised this little fella to a young adult.

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Senegal Cats South Africa 2011 207

10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

Lastly, due to its previous inaccessibility to humans and the absence of natural predators, the wildlife is bizarrely unafraid of humans, allowing for a truly unforgettable experience. Also present are six species of reptiles, including the numerous Brown Iguanas. . Red-billed Tropicbirds nest on these craggy cliffs.

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Whaling Whales Sharks Marine Life 257

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2011

Tolkien, and Edgar Allan Poe , on flags and other trappings of the state from medieval times to the present day, and in imaginations always, Corvus corax has proven fascinating from the Stone Age to the Space Age. Found in literature as varied as Shakespeare, J.R.R. How could it not be so?

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2011 Protection Humane Experiments 263

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2014

I was able to spare a few moments to appreciate the Northern Cardinals that, while always present at my home, seem so much more welcome once days turn gray. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. How does a person even find time to look at birds? Birding best bird weekend'

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2014 Birds Experience Experiments 174

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

My best birds were even more common, but who can complain about Black-capped Chickadees , still present and perky even as the mercury dips. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. How about you? What was your best bird of the weekend? Birding best bird weekend'

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2014 Bats New York Sparrows 167

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Shoebill serves as the symbol of the magnificent wildlife experiences Uganda offers visitors, which may seem a bit odd. The Shoebill does not simply present itself but rather, like any object of ardent affection, must be pursued diligently. Unfortunately, the world cares little for weavers, no matter how rare or range-restricted.

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Uganda Africa Penguins 2019 251

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

However, the typical birding experience for someone down here also includes a large menagerie of other species such as Orange-winged Parrot , Mitred Parakeet , Egyptian Goose and Nutmeg Mannikin. Common Hill Mynas are easy to locate due to their loud, shrill calls.

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Miami Asia Florida Malaysia 191

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition by John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin gives the traveling naturalist the tools needed to fully appreciate and experience the Galápagos Islands. These images are from the Kindle edition and are presented slightly differently in format and size in the paperback edition on page 22.

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2006 Tortoises Sea Lions Porpoises 238

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2014

Presenting the Nature Blog Network, the toplist for the nature blog community. The Nature Blog Network was, at its heart, a community meant to promote this very personal, very beautiful commitment so many of us have made to sharing our experiences of the natural world. That’s right….

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2003 Reptiles 2000 2008 257

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2019

If you are into amazing avian-dense trail experiences, you either want to bird Pipeline Road or want to bird it again. But this type of singular experience can be enjoyed in the Old World as well. While the species sounds delicious, the nearly tailless bird presents a very bland appearance.

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Uganda Monkeys Africa Eagles 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 26, 2023

Considering Broome often experiences cyclones and strong winds it does make sense for the birds to build a more substantial nest to survive the extreme weather. The Crested Pigeon family remained in the tree away from danger for quite some time with both parents present.

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Breeding Australia Eggs Family 187

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2011

Sadly, I think that our “objective&# press is unable to handle this basic truth and will continue to present “both sides&# of the issue. The last time we experience a month with global temperatures lower than the 20th century average was February.

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2011 Experience Experiments 171

10,000 Birds

MAY 27, 2020

Far less experience the two in a single morning. Our international borders remain closed at this point, but swift action by the relevant authorities in the face of legal threats and dissenting voices has led to our present position. Numerous Black Vultures , Snowy Egrets and Brown Pelicans were also present. Brown Pelican.

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Trinidad Pelicans Humane Fish 217

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2014

He’d heard reports of Virginia Rail being present there in winter but was amazed when one responded to a recording! If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. What was your best bird of the weekend? Birding best bird weekend'

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2014 Virginia Owls Birds 165

10,000 Birds

MARCH 24, 2013

This was one of those weekends where I was so busy writing about birds — in this case a presentation on my adventures in avitourism throughout Central America — that I couldn’t actually look at any new ones. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

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2013 Birds America Experience 163

10,000 Birds

JULY 11, 2011

For those who are not in the know, may I present you with some images of actual Angry Birds? Those birds that get to experience northern winters apparently lose their easygoing southern nature and become very very angry. Don’t know what I am talking about? Well, you must not be a birder! Real Angry Birds?

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Rodents Birds Owls Game 227

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 27, 2011

This weekend was meant to draw kids into the Hamburg, PA Cabela’s to experience birds in a up-close and personal kind of way. Adrian Binns ( Nikon Birding ProStaff and Wildside Nature Tours ) brought up two vans of children from the Philadelphia area for a chance to experience all of the activities and be filmed on camera.

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Hamburgers Tail Banding Philadelphia United States 173

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2015

Corey’s Best Bird of the Weekend was a ratty male Tennessee Warbler that was aware of its tattered plumage and kept trying to preen it in presentableness. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. How about you?

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Tennessee 2015 New York Birds 154

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2021

Vaccinated, with no symptoms and negative tests to boot, Corey got to Prospect Park in Brooklyn and was very relieved that the previously reported Progne martin was still present, on its fourth day. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. What was your best bird of the weekend?

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Texas New York Owls Birds 165

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2021

The survey also sought to identify “the key attributes important to birding experiences” and learn more about “decisions to participate in birdwatching and level of identity as birdwatcher.”. A core portion of the birdwatcher survey involved discrete choice experiments (DCEs). Broadly speaking, they were not.)

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Minnesota Pennsylvania Ohio United States 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2014

Further support for inherent behavior comes from experiments. Egyptian Vultures raised is isolation used rocks to crack eggs presented to them. In another experiment, other species of Darwin Finches were kept next to Woodpecker Finches that used tools. The behavior was inherent. All they need is time to master the technique.

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Fish Ostriches Woodpeckers Breeders 163

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

This is a very different book from what I expected, less of a handbook and more of a comprehensive identification text on 24 groups of birds, presented in words and photographs. Additional information is presented in boxes and with photographs. Armistead and Brian L. It is an intriguing choice of species. Authors George L.

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Birds Groups 2015 North America 189

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2024

It’s a book that counterpoints and combines facts and personal experiences, science-based and eloquent writing styles, textual description and visual information, a history of abundance and an uncertain future. I first got a glimpse of it back in August 2023, when Kevin did a presentation at the Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival.

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North America America 2006 Delaware 255

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

the anatomy that produces bird sound, a specialized item called the syrinx found only in birds; the various ways in which feathers acquire color, nicely presenting a sometimes complicated topic in understandable language; and the still little understood subject of olfaction (smelling) in birds. And, that’s it.

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North America Research Birds America 278

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2012

I do try to experience and learn as much as I can on every trip and my week in Hungary was no exception. I present the image below as evidence. Many thanks to Swarovski Optik for inviting me along and letting me experience the natural wonders of the wonderful country of Hungary. ……… a. Yes, every single time.

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Hungary France Woodpeckers Europe 157

10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2020

It always presents itself in unexpected ways, seemingly to deliberately confuse and mislead. The presenter may ring a bell. There were so many opportunities being presented simultaneously we didn’t know what to do with ourselves. Luck is a funny thing. Don’t believe me? See for yourself here.

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Trinidad Turtles Turkey Fish 202

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2021

The book is organized into ten chapters, framed by a Prologue and Epilogue focused on Weidensaul’s banding experience in Denali National Park. His participant observations connect to his own research experiences, providing history and perspective. Weidensaul traveled to each location to witness the research in process.

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Cyprus Slaughter Slaughtered Research 243

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

It’s the warbler that is often the last unchecked species on birders’ life lists and, whether you list or not, for most of us observing it is a once in a lifetime experience. The Kirtland’s Warbler is divided into three sections: The Past, The Present, The Future. photo by Lynn C. Jackson, 2012.

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Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 220

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 25, 2014

” At Jamaica Bay in August the standard peep is the Semipalmated Sandpiper , which is present in the hundreds or even thousands. Next most common is the Least Sandpiper , which is typically present in the tens to hundreds. It was a wonderful experience and I thought it only made sense to share some of it with you.

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Jamaica Wildlife Species Rights 178

10,000 Birds

APRIL 24, 2021

A few Brown Noddies were also present, an occasional Pomarine Jaeger lumbered past the edge of the flock, and we got onto a distant yet definite adult Masked Booby ! Most photos in this post were taken by Diego Quesada of Birding Experiences. Sooty Terns soared over the feeding frenzy, both adults and juveniles.

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Costa Rica Dolphins Sea Turtles Turtles 263

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2011

Presented with an opportunity to capture images of a nearby bird under ideal light conditions, I stayed to shoot and in the process got to observe a range of bird behavior that I would have missed otherwise. For me anyway, it greatly enriches the experience. I think this is a change for the better.

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Birds Ducks Experiments Experience 185

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2013

A great combination for any birder wanting a richer experience of northern Argentina and it birds. After this incredible rich quick stop we continued northbound searching at every ebird hotspot and any other stream crossings that came along but all the next hotpost fell short of our first experience. The Cardones.

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Argentina Parrots Birds Woodpeckers 165

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2020

These isles of Saint Giles are beaten tirelessly by the wind from the open ocean, the hardy vegetation present is gnarled and contorted. I did however manage to be in the right place at the right time to experience a gang of Magnificent Frigatebirds that had a Red-footed Booby surrounded.

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Fish Rights Breeding Species 203

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

He is also a serious birder (and a birding friend), and his birding observations and adventures are used throughout the book to introduce evolutionary questions and illustrate the mental interplay between personal experience and scientific curiosity. The book is smartly organized into 12 chapters. that’s three birds).

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Science Albatross Owls Research 203