10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2015

In these marshes lie sparrows of a sort that have never been reliable on the islands. Paul and I led our group down into the marsh where we quickly encountered many Nelson’s Sparrows, a single Saltmarsh Sparrow, and a great many individuals that we could not identify to either. Photo by Nate Swick. Photo by Nate Swick.

North Carolina 150

North Carolina Rattlesnake Sparrows Owls 150

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Walking along a dirt track next to a prairie, my friend and I were on the look-out for different sparrow species when a large bird suddenly darted into the clearing. Rattlesnakes are fair game, as are other reptiles, scorpions, frogs, birds, and insects. I saw my first real Greater Roadrunner on a cold winter day in the Southwest.

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New Mexico Mexico Coyotes Feral Cats 124

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As birds aren’t the only compelling critters we encounter when afield, some episodes showcase other animals such as marmosets, rattlesnakes, and scorpions, and we even have an iNaturalist tutorial. The programming is diverse, and capitalizes on the particular passions of each our guides.

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Rattlesnake 2020 Connecticut Parrots 200

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2011

There are also rattlesnakes, amazing views, fascinating tales of history and prehistory, and of course, many birds. Things started on a promising note, with Mountain Bluebirds and the pale local race of Song Sparrow both evident in the visitor center parking lot. It’s hard to say.

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Rattlesnake Bald Eagle Mules Mammals 187