10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2012

Birders in Northern California have been treated to rare sightings of several species, sending avid twitchers from all over the west in our direction. One of the cool things about this species is that they are year round residents in their territory.

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Owls California Jordan Sparrows 198

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This 12,000 square-foot facility, completed in February 2001, is one of the two primary oiled bird facilities built by the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) in California. Last weekend I was treated to a tour of their San Francisco Bay facility, located in Fairfield, California, by the Wildlife Center Manager, Michelle Bellizzi.

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Bird Rescue Rescue San Francisco Pelicans 225

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2021

That’s because this fascinating part-Caribbean, part-south American country holds well over 800 species of avifauna making it without doubt one of my top three countries in all of the continent to visit. That’s quite the list of charismatic and unique wildlife to add to your potential list of sightings.

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Guyana Otters South America Colombia 279

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2012

Numbers of linnets, turtle doves and lapwings have crashed as a result… …These losses were described as shocking by the scheme’s chairman, Richard Gregory. “We had got used to noting a loss of a few per cent in numbers of various species over one or two years. We have been sleepwalking into a disaster.”

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Farming Turtles Europe Suffering 160

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2021

There was a panel discussion too, where I gave the opening lecture on Reva’s wildlife and the value of this area for the polluted city with 2M people. Once I observed a man walking his two small dogs here, passing by a perched White-tailed Eagle but looking down at grass and not noticing the largest raptor in Europe at all.

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Otters Protest Protesting Protesters 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2018

I chalked up 132 species in a pretty relaxed eight days, during which birds shared the agenda with culture. With 154 eBirded species almost single-handedly spotted by the UK expat Geoff Laight, the Paljuvi is the latest addition to the top-5 list. With 154 eBirded species, the Beljarica shares the 4th place on the list.

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Serbia Bulgaria Farming Turtles 187

10,000 Birds

MAY 29, 2012

So I packed my binoculars thinking that, even if the trip wouldn’t be as bird-rich as my last trip to the Sunshine State (for the mighty, mighty Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival ), at least a few crackers would wing my way. BIRDING SEA WORLD One would expect a marine-themed attraction to deliver some sweet bird species.

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Florida Alligators Birds Turtles 188

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2012

The former provided itself readily enough — it was a day of unfolding leaves and butterflies, emerging flowers, basking turtles, and just to ensure that I remained on-topic, jewel-colored Trojan wrappers left beside the path. (C’mon, Fish and Wildlife Service. C’mon, guys. The latter was the more ambitious plan.

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Chicago Litter Louisiana Montana 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2013

Lying about 70 nautical miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park is a small group of low lying islands rich in history and in wildlife. A first impression of Garden Key on the approach to the tiny isle. Sadly, one also learns how difficult it must be for these small birds to make their migrations twice a year.

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United States Sea Turtles Baltimore Turtles 183

Critter News

MAY 5, 2010

That's when the full impact of the oil spill on wildlife will be seen. The animals threatened most by the spill are bluefin tuna, sea turtles, brown pelicans, shrimp and sharks. Tags: oil drilling 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico endangered species.

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Sea Turtles Sharks Endangered Species Turtles 100

Critter News

MARCH 22, 2010

Dr Scott Roberton, head of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), said that hunting wild animals for meat and trafficking had been happening in many countries, especially developing ones. Among them, stag and wild boar accounted for around 70 per cent of the consumed meat, followed by turtle, snake, fox and porcupine. Sounds just awful.

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Vietnam Trafficking Meat Porcupines 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2018

The Dry Tortugas National Park , seven bits of lands comprised of coral and sand, is home to seven nesting avian species, 40 winter visitors, and 250+ fly-through bird species during spring and fall migrations. Photo by US Fish and Wildlife. That last bit of knowledge was shared by a pilot with a gift for understatement.

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Florida Marine Life Turtles Humane 164

Critter News

JUNE 8, 2010

This post on Mongabay.com discusses whether we'll ever know the full extent of the oil spill's impact on wildlife. There are many animals that are "charisma species" that capture our attention, like pelicans and turtles, but what about the animals farther down on the food chain that we don't see.

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Turtles 2010 Pelicans Wildlife 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

Several Ferruginous Duck and one surprising male Goosander , four Glossy Ibises , Common Kingfishers , Eurasian Hopooes , a high note of a Penduline Tit somewhere from the willows along the canal, Eurasian Spoonbills , European Turtle Doves gently purrring …. But nowadays, they, too, breed here, about 20 pairs this year.

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Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 203

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We were looking for turtle tracks, but my eyes were drawn to the dozens and dozens of birds feeding and resting as the sun brightened the sky. Looking for turtle tracks (but also birds and shells). Allen’s turtle transect was 2.5 No, we didn’t find any new turtle tracks, but we did record 18 bird species.

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South Carolina Turtles Costa Rica Belize 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

And, though I think you can argue that the Bronx Zoo, with its numerous buildings and landscaped wildlife areas is not purely ‘natural space,’ I have wonderful memories of traipsing through its wooded areas when I was a girl. (I Most birders will go straight to the “Species Accounts.” It’s a very mixed chapter.

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New York City New York Birds Breeding 174

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

Birding has been an all-consuming interest for Patrick Cardwell since boyhood days spent in a wildlife-rich environment. Generally, it is the Antarctic Prion ( desolata ) that occurs sporadically off Cape Point in the winter months, although other species of Prion have also been reported from time to time.

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Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 205

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Over 3,200 photographs have been used, most showing species in their habitats. There is also text, distribution maps, a dark red bar “warning” about similar looking rare species, and conservation symbols. So, how do you find the species account for Kestrel if falcons are not placed between woodpeckers and parakeet?

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Ireland Birds Falcons Turtles 166

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Water quality was good that day, and we could perfectly see the waving eelgrass, the freshwater fish species, the adorable turtles. How to describe these underwater avian species? An Anhinga dries its wings. I know it’s cliche, but they do look like they are swimming beneath the surface.

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Florida Turtles Fish Shelters 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2013

The story of the cahow, a “Lazurus species” that was thought to be extinct for over 300 years and then discovered to be breeding on a tiny remote island in Bermuda, is part of modern birding legend. He also mentors young conservationists, including Jeremy Madeiros, his successor as conservation officer. These are magical experiences.

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Rats Breeding Birds 2012 184

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

The most common species we see are the Stoke’s Sea Snake Astrotia stokesii , Dubois’ Sea Snake Aipysurus duboisii and the Olive Sea Snake Aipysurus laevis. Carpet Shark washed up Carpet shark being returned to the sea I hope you have enjoyed this little insight into our varied wildlife here in the north of Australia.

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Australia Sharks 2011 Deer 158

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 9, 2010

The 700 islands that comprise The Bahamas contain miles of vital coral reefs, which are the foundation of a healthy ocean environment, providing shelter, nurseries and feeding grounds for hundreds of marine species, including dolphins, sea turtles and a wide range of fish.

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Bahamas Dolphins Sea Turtles 2010 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In the time we spent on Culebra I saw 49 species of birds, not bad for an island outside of the wintering grounds for most neotropical migrants and only measuring eleven miles square. I can’t imagine the damage they must inflict upon the native wildlife. I spotted eight species in my time on Culebra.

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Puerto Rico Birds Sea Turtles Chickens 119

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Turtle Dove , Britain’s fastest declining breeding bird Like most birdwatchers, I enjoy doing survey work, though it can be frustrating. A few years ago I helped with the BTO’s Turtle Dove Survey. This was perhaps not surprising, as the Turtle Dove is Britain’s fastest declining bird.

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Ireland Turtles Geese Farming 244

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced as part of Great Outdoors Month the agency is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities on 21 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. National wildlife refuges provide premier outdoor recreational opportunities across the Nation.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 149

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

beats have still managed to share 82 checklists and accounted for 737 species. European Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia turtur. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 128

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2011

If it is an emergency and since I get calls and texts from all over the country (even a few out of the country), I direct people to Rehabber Search or Wildlife Rehabber. The adults of most species will still care for the chicks no matter how much you touch them. Try to get it too another family group or contact a wildlife rehabber.

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Fox Birds Raised Geese 266

Critter News

AUGUST 11, 2009

A man in Toronto with 13 prior wildlife crime convictions will serve time after being busted with “a plethora” of poached wildlife. Repeat offender Chung was found this time with what is described as “a plethora of wildlife, alive, dead, and quartered.” Tags: wildlife crime canada poaching turtles.

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Turtles 2007 Canada Wildlife 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2017

And I’m glad we did because it’s a great wildlife destination that merits a look from anyone with a passion for the wild. I also got my first ever confirmed Loggerhead Turtle too (and finally learned to tell them from Green Turtles , which are also there). This Green Turtle was at the feeding, under the dock!

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Sharks Monkeys Dolphins Turtles 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This shows the top birders, by species or checklists submitted. Oriental Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia orientalis. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Band-tailed Pigeon – Patagioenas fasciata. Verdugo Park. 12 Jan 2020. 17 Jan 2020.

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2020 Wildlife Reserve Tigers Wildlife 173

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 30, 2020

As Bill Oddie noticed in his foreword to ‘Wild Sri Lanka’ (2nd edition) by Gehan De Silva Wijeyeratne, this island paradise is probably the only country in the world where almost all books on wildlife were authored by a single person. 465 species have been recorded and the list keeps growing.

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Sri Lanka Leopards Whales Whaling 239

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

172 lists were shared and 1004 species were seen, both records for October, so well done beats! Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.). Ash Creek Wildlife Area (LAS Co.).

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2019 China Battery Jamaica 134

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. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Back to numbers.

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2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 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. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 152

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

978 species were tallied this month from 163 checklists. Only 123 species appear on both sides of the life list. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2017

146 shared checklists (an increase on last year’s 97, well done chaps) noted 664 species (ooooh, down on 826 from last February) and brought the yearly total to 1063 (1303 at this time in 2016, ouch!). Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Merritt Island NWR–Black Point Wildlife Dr. 08 Jan 2017. Dorney Wetlands.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 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. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Merritt Island NWR–Black Point Wildlife Dr. 08 Jan 2017. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary–Flamingo Hide.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100