10,000 Birds

MARCH 26, 2013

This is one of many Black Terns flying low over a bridge at Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. Does that sound so bad? All photos today were taken from inside or next to vehicles. Why limit ourselves to the U.S.?

LACS 134

LACS North Dakota Costa Rica Idaho 134

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Even more than warbler, shorebird, and sparrow identification, this is a field that tests our endurance (gull watching is too often done in bitter cold, windy conditions), patience (even getting one good photo can take hours as you try to separate the ‘interesting gull’ from the flock), observational skills (so many plumages!)

North America 198

North America El Salvador America Nicaragua 198

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Texas and North Dakota together account for 88% of the total yearly kill of sandhill cranes. Then on top of that they go through countless hours of researching before they even come to their first hypothesis which is tested by themselves and other biologist numerous times before they can even propose such an idea as this one.

2011 243

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 243