10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2014

Over the least couple of weeks the best view I’ve had of Minnesota has been out my northward facing window. The birds were too far away to identify, and I know more than one species does this, but if I had to guess they were starlings. But if half of the species of goatsuckers go extinct, you’ve got a lot less left.

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Bald Eagle Zoos Philippines Birds 232

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2014

I work part-time for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and here are some stunning views of our very urban park along the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities in Minnesota: This video is not only remarkable for the views, but also the places they take the small drone–behind waterfalls, are you kidding me?

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Bald Eagle Mississippi Eagles Ducks 249

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

To a birder, migration means that you can live in Minnesota, New York, Paris or Moscow and see exotic tropical birds such as Piranga olivacea and Icterus galbula on a regular basis without buying a plane ticket. Because the ancestor of this species of bird migrated, and the migratory adaptation and all that entails were passed on.

Compassion 248

Compassion Humane Research Egypt 248

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2013

And there’s the possibility of 30 endemic species, not to mention what cool thing might zip up over the Mexican border. There are very few that stand the test of time. Everyone should go to the Rio Grande Valley Bird Fest at least once. If you’re only going to do one bird festival in your life, that’s the one to save up for.

Rabbits 260

Rabbits Detroit Florida Minnesota 260

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

And buildings without thought for birdlife, significant buildings like the Minnesota Vikings shiny “death trap” for birds, are still being built.** Although the Minnesota Vikings stadium (officially the U.S. Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr.,

New York City 264

New York City Illinois Science Killing 264

10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2024

Lilac would have been a more appropriate name as this shrub was everywhere – seems to be an invasive species. The town is central to many other hotspots and it should be possible to get to more than 100 species in a day or two. I stayed in the Lillan cottage (internet boasts multiple ways of booking). Singing birds were everywhere.

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Sweden Geese Portugal Minnesota 130