10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2020

In that spirit, Corey chose the lowly feral Rock Pigeon as his Best Bird of the Weekend. While appreciating the action at my feeder, I happily noted one White-throated Sparrow adjacent to but not mixed in with the basic House Sparrows. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment.

2020 193

2020 Feral Sparrows Birds 193

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 29, 2014

That means grassy fields are loaded with sparrows, hummocks are filled with wood-warblers, and wetlands teem with waterfowl. Ditto for the feral Muscovy Ducks , though they are a bit less nice. I currently have 164 species on my Florida life list, which has been built entirely upon my two previous experiences at Space Coast.

2015 251

2015 Wildlife Florida Honduras 251

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I am only including them in this post to give you my real-life Kabul experience … Four species are the most easily seen in the few urban parks (into which women are not actually allowed to enter – I am not sure about female birds).

Afghanistan 240

Afghanistan Birds Feral Zoos 240

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2013

I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. That more rehab centers would accept non-natives, like pigeons house sparrows, and starlings,” wrote Charis in Oregon. Change in Law. That’s easy!” wrote Veronica in California. “I Change in Government Attitude.

Wildlife 255

Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Oklahoma Michigan 255

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Our guides were researchers from Callisto, patient and always smiling Yannis Tsanakis (above) and Maria Petridou with her infectious laugh and stories of her Sun Bear and Jaguar research experiences. Feral Pigeon – Columba livia dom. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Tree Sparrow – Passer montanus.

Bears 271

Bears Greece Europe Slovenia 271

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms. These are included as part of the summary and are maintained in the list, despite objections by some purists, to give the full, rich experience as enjoyed by your lucky, lucky beats. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus).

2020 177

2020 Niger Sparrows Woodpeckers 177

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

They range from the successful eradication of feral cats from Marion Island (hear that, Corey?) The small group was a good counterpart to the large, convivial ABA Safari group of 98 birders.

South Africa 255

South Africa Africa Leopards Penguins 255