10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2014

Such is the case of the Saudi Arabian prince who, a few months back, took a hunting junket to Pakistan. During the three-week trip, he and his entourage killed 2,100 Houbara Bustards. News bustard Houbara Bustard hunters hunting Pakistan' And occasionally, those bad apples do something that’s, well, rotten to the core.

Pakistan 184

Pakistan Hunters Hunting India 184

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2016

As Director of SABUKO (the Society for Nature Conservation) , Rukhaia has led his colleagues in making a substantial impact, driving the number of birds killed in two villages down by 80% since 2010. Which makes him a formidable candidate for the prestigious prize.

Papua New Guinea 100

Papua New Guinea Snow Leopard Pakistan illegal 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Also, if the count is ever going to go worldwide – and I assume that someday that is the goal – what are the odds of getting Pakistan or Saudi Arabia to hold a Christmas Bird Count? Take it easy on me in the comments, people, it’s not like I just killed Santa…that was two years ago.

Saudi Arabia 142

Saudi Arabia Pakistan Abandoning Abandonment 142

10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2023

Different from many other parasitic cuckoos, the chick typically does not kill all its nest mates, though one or two of them may die from starvation. I think the photo shows a male bird, as certain parts of the head seem more black than grey. The Asian Koel is a parasitic cuckoo that is not very common in Shanghai.

China 130

China Tenant Pakistan Birds 130