10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

On the raptor front, whirling flocks of Mississippi Kites , and massive groups of Broad-winged Hawks are passing through, and Ospreys are patrolling the beaches. We started at Punta Morales, one of two accessible sites that attract large numbers of waders during high tide in the Gulf of Nicoya. A typical scene at Punta Morales.

Costa Rica 157

Costa Rica Morals Birds Mississippi 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

According to the authors of the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyway Council’s joint management plan, there are many problems with the current survey count methods and further studies are needed. You may not agree with it… but for millions of people across this nation hunting is a moral thing to do.

2011 244

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 244

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2017

Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Snail Kite – Rostrhamus sociabilis. Harns Marsh.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Panama 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–UNA Station (ECMAR). Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Snail Kite – Rostrhamus sociabilis. Harns Marsh.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2016

Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Snail Kite – Rostrhamus sociabilis. Lake Marian Boat Ramp. 22 Jan 2016. Double-toothed Kite – Harpagus bidentatus. PN Carara–Sendero Quebrada Bonita. 08 Mar 2016. Medio Queso wetland. 12 Apr 2016. Rio Gigante. 20 Feb 2016.

2016 100

2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Snail Kite – Rostrhamus sociabilis. Lake Marian Boat Ramp. 22 Jan 2016. Double-toothed Kite – Harpagus bidentatus. PN Carara–Sendero Quebrada Bonita. 08 Mar 2016. Medio Queso wetland. 12 Apr 2016. Rio Gigante. 20 Feb 2016.

2016 154

2016 Sanctuary Ghana Australia 154

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2016

Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Mississippi Kite – Ictinia mississippiensis. Chomes–beach and mudflats. 24 Apr 2016. Wilson’s Phalarope – Phalaropus tricolor. Chomes–beach and mudflats. 24 Apr 2016. Panama Flycatcher – Myiarchus panamensis. 24 Apr 2016. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic SP.

2016 100

2016 Ghana Sanctuary Australia 100