10,000 Birds

AUGUST 16, 2019

Just imagine, for instance, that a new species of white-headed gull was added to your field guide every few years and you’ll have an idea of the current head-scratching state of proliferating IPA variations.

Pelicans 129

Pelicans India San Francisco Oregon 129

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It is not particularly big but has a reported 430 bird species including migrants, though during my short stay it seems I missed most of the key attractions among them. Great White Pelican is not just the name of a non-existent glam-rock band but also of a bird species. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Fish 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Each of them has a story, most of which do not need to be covered in detail, but I will include at least a small statement for support of each species, and it’s place on this semi-prestigious list. The first of many new species on that trip, but still the first! #7

2016 100

2016 Grizzly Bear Puffins Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

They birded 7 countries during August and recorded 542 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. Stay vigilant and safe. 10 of the beats have submitted 124 checklists which are collated below for your perusal.

Woodpeckers 246

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Parrots 246

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2013

Undoubtedly one of the most interesting aspects of Burney Falls for birders is that it is one of the few locations in California where nesting Black Swifts ( Cypseloides niger ) can be found. The Black Swift is considered a Species of Special Concern in California. Photo from Wikipedia Commons taken by Terry Gray.

California 237

California Costa Rica North America Niger 237

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2021

Between them, they found 389 species in 5 countries. Insects were held back by weird spring weather, but now the warmth returns and the birds are feasting on the late stirring bugs. June saw 8 beats get their birding boots on and share 90 checklists for your pleasure.

Woodpeckers 264

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Niger 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2021

Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. Yet, 79 checklists were submitted by 8 beats, accounting for 366 species in 5 countries. It’s a wonder that any of the beats managed to get out and wave their binoculars at birds this July.

Sparrows 264

Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks Blackbirds 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

The 83 checklists submitted during July contained 459 species. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. In case you were worried, Our Man in Shanghai is still flying the flag. He is currently safe and well and watching, with his cats, from the window. The year list now stands at 1613.

2020 168

2020 Blackbirds Sparrows Woodpeckers 168

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

They are everywhere, in large flocks, as singletons, among American Goldfinches and in single-species flocks. Granted the numbers this fall have been exceptional, but for a bird considered to be one of the irruptive species it seems to me that we’ve had more siskin years than not in the last half-decade. That’s fine by me.

North Carolina 173

North Carolina Niger 2008 Canada 173

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. The trend at this time of year is a downturn in shared lists and birds reported, nevertheless, 12 (is this a record?)

2019 131

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 131

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2021

11 beats have been out this month and have submitted 136 checklists from 7 countries ticking 634 species. 493 Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. 496 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Beats are getting restless too with a couple of them venturing further than of late. The year list 1516 and life list 4078.

Woodpeckers 249

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Blackbirds 249

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2020

Between them they shared 63 checklists, spanning 5 countries and noted 231 species of birds. Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). Other sightings have been included from legitimate outings for work and exercise (at all times maintaining a respectable distance). 7 beats contributed this month. Graylag Goose (Anser anser).

2020 165

2020 Woodpeckers Blackbirds Sparrows 165

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 17, 2017

In early August this year, I saw 77 species here (69 on the lake, plus 8 more in the surrounding areas) but barely more than a thousand individuals. Spring (migrants and breeding species) and winter (wintering waterbirds). Black Tern – Chlidonias niger 15. Eurasian Spoonbills. Soon the lake ends. Practicalities.

Greece 212

Greece Killing Pelicans Eagles 212

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

149 checklists were submitted, accounting for 465 species. Black Swift (Cypseloides niger). Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger). I know that we are all looking forward to a time when we might return to the old normal, but until then, please stay safe and keep your distance. Cypseloides sp.

2020 162

2020 Niger Sparrows Woodpeckers 162

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

They accounted for 562 species at this sluggish time of year. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. During July, 11 beats birded 11 countries (USA, UK, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Japan, UAE, Mexico, China and Saudi Arabia) and submitted 82 checklists. These are the numbers.

2019 129

2019 Idaho Sparrows Woodpeckers 129

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2018

Here we will actually stop for a full day, as there is a 10,000 acre wetland refuge, which should hold several species of gulls, White-fronted Geese and Black Brant, just to name a few. As far as my year’s list, this last weekend netted me 6 more species, putting me at 127 species.

Ducks 120

Ducks Blackbirds California Sparrows 120

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

At time of writing (usually a couple of days early to avoid the deadline panic), UK is fielding 63 species. 41 Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. 87 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 41 Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. 87 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Costa Rica has also submitted 63.

2020 177

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Woodpeckers 177

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

“Birding Over Time” compares the number of species recorded over a month with that month from previous years. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. But Fall is almost upon us and a gentle breeze stirs the Summer doldrums. Management ?) Surf Scoter – Melanitta perspicillata.

2020 156

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 156

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2022

8 of them sent 153 lists, noting 645 species of bird across 7 countries (Mexico, UK, USA, Serbia, Australia, Costa Rica, Colombia). It has not resulted in extraordinary numbers of sightings personally, but the beats have been busy on their respective patches and have sent me their lists to collate. The year list finishes at 1628.

Woodpeckers 263

Woodpeckers Sparrows Parrots Owls 263

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. If you are interested to take a tour of the eBird website, you can visit the “Top 100” (you may need to open “Your Profile” to find it). Offshore Northern Molokai.

2020 177

2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 177

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

They submitted 124 checklists for 671 species of bird. In particular 272 species were noted from 14 checklists submitted on October 17th, eBird’s October Big Day. 337 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. In particular 272 species were noted from 14 checklists submitted on October 17th, eBird’s October Big Day.

2020 137

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 137

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

In publishing the most current thinking, eBird have become the month’s biggest contributor to the life list, expanding it by 7 brand new species and pushing it to 3774. 7 species were added to the life list in the time-honoured fashion of actually identifying the birds in the field. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger.

2019 124

2019 Arizona Ghana Tucson 124

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

There are times when acting in the conservation interest of a species or ecosystem means that the welfare of specific animals is compromised, which is a fancy way of saying that conservationists sometimes have to kill animals for the greater good. You protect an entire ecosystem that holds 350 bird species. You do a lot of good.

Lions 205

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 205

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

9 beats submitted 140 checklists from 7 countries (USA, UK, Costa Rica, Serbia, Australia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago) during October to account for 585 species. 165 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 165 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui. 6 Brant – Branta bernicla.

Woodpeckers 263

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 263

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Our brave beats have been putting themselves at risk for your vicarious listing pleasure and 10 of them submitted 151 checklists for 692 species, 2 of which made it onto the life list. Please be careful, Corvid is still out there. Marsh Grassbird and Rufous-faced Warbler come to you all the way from China and bring the life list to 4061.

Sparrows 174

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 174

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Southern Black-Tit – Melaniparus niger. Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver – Bubalornis niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 14 countries were birded this month by 13 beats; a record participative effort!

2019 139

2019 China Battery Jamaica 139

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries. Imagine that, 13 lists per year where once there were only 12.

2020 257

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 257

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

They noted 719 species between them. 188 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 188 Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. 11 beats collaborated to enter 163 checklists from 8 countries (UK, USA, Costa Rica, Australia, Serbia, China, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago). 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis.

2020 299

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 299

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2019

April was a busy time for the beats with 10 of them contributing 164 lists to accumulate 744 species from 7 countries; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Serbia, UK, Brazil and Barbados. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. Back to numbers.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. White-cheeked Honeyeater – Phylidonyris niger. 23 May 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Southern Black-Tit – Melaniparus niger. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Alphabetic Taxonomic. 28 May 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Southern Black-Tit – Melaniparus niger. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Claire and Grant went walkabout for 20 FOYs.

2018 113

2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

Their 185 checklists contained 951 species during April! Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. White-cheeked Honeyeater – Phylidonyris niger. Expanding that for the year so far gives 795 / 1512. 01 Jan 2018. 07 Jan 2018.

2018 100

2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

They submitted 144 checklists, noting 628 species adding 72 to the year’s running total bringing it to 1890. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. White-cheeked Honeyeater – Phylidonyris niger. Western Australia. 01 Jan 2017.

2017 100

2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Whatever it was, Corey was found at his keyboard 2 hours later, covered in blood and snot and sporting a cut lip, having announced that he and Mike would rescue the failing list by taking personal responsibility for adding 300 species. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. 15 Nov 2019. Sanderling – Calidris alba. Puntarenas.

2019 156

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 156

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Black Swift – Cypseloides niger. Black Tern – Chlidonias niger. Black Skimmer – Rynchops niger. Little Cormorant – Microcarbo niger. White-cheeked Honeyeater – Phylidonyris niger. Common Potoo – Nyctibius griseus.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113