10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

But as of right now there is nowhere in the United States where a birder can see a chicken and count it on his or her list despite the fact that there is a well established and long lasting Feral Chicken population in the Florida Keys. It is time for the Florida Ornithological Society to allow for the counting of Feral Chickens.

Chickens 248

Chickens Florida Feral Eating Eggs 248

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2024

My award-winning picture of a Feral Pigeon was of course taken in Rotterdam. If you have to rely on public transport there’s quite a few options. Jackdaws and Carrion Crows eat discarded chips throughout the city. Even somewhat exotic birds like Red-crested Pochard are always a possibility.

Feral 246

Feral Transported Blackbirds Canada 246

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2013

Some of these islands cannot be reached by any mode of transport except a long ocean crossing and some are well over a thousand miles from the closest human habitation. Its numbers are declining rapidly due to feral cats and this duck is currently listed as vulnerable. That leaves us with the world’s islands.

South Africa 253

South Africa Birds South America Feral Cats 253

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Transported by the falcons’ inimitable aerial prowess, I could almost feel the wind stream behind me, feel every subtle movement of wing or tail that determined my trajectory, my speed, my effortless engagement with the wind. Becoming one with the sky, the peregrines flew with ineffable grace, dazzling speed, and breathtaking agility.

California Condor 188

California Condor Falcons California Coyotes 188

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

When you see a falconer transporting their bird or walking with a group, the bird might be in a dark crate or hooded. The previous snowy was a good hunter but unfortunately that owl caught a feral pigeon that had frounce and died not long afterwards–something that could happen with a wild snowy. Not all the time.

Wisconsin 260

Wisconsin Falcons Owls Hunting 260