10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Looking for Northern Shrikes and redpolls was a test for winter gear and wind chill factors but the birds weren’t going to be there in the hot days of summer. For example, around here, we have to watch our step for vipers wonderfully camouflaged in the leaf litter. Add 10 species to my Costa Rica list. Promote birding.

Costa Rica 203

Costa Rica 2019 Birds Litter 203

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2017

Seeing this giant, awkward yet majestic bird walk through the densely littered landscape was a surreal experience. (4) I tested the waters before my California pelagic, with a brief Atlantic Ocean voyage, a whale watching trip from Montauk, N.Y. 4) Small Pratincole. 7) Piping Plover. But, I saw the bird! 9) Cory’s Shearwater.

2016 135

2016 India Ducks Costa Rica 135

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2024

Interestingly, these juveniles look more similar to another species, the Pale-billed Parrotbill, than the adult babblers – and they sometimes are part of the same flock. Then we are both hopeless … Anyway, the paper tests whether small roads in a forest are a hindrance to birds – are they reluctant to cross?

Burma 242

Burma Vietnam Birds Laos 242