10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Canopy birds up close : Yep, some feeders attract euphonias, tropical woodpeckers, Scarlet-rumped Cacique , and crazy colorful tanagers. Check out the bird feeders when visiting Costa Rica to test out the camera, soak up the details of life birds, and to keep on watching birds in the rain.

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Costa Rica Birds Arizona Woodpeckers 227

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I remember watching a David Attenborough episode once where he tested the theory that new world vultures could locate carcasses by smell alone. The Herbst touch receptors found in bills can also be found in the tongues of many birds and this may aid birds like hummingbirds and woodpeckers that use their tongues extensively in foraging.

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Mammals Mozambique Birds Colombia 249

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MARCH 1, 2011

Sandy Hook Sightings About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Birding 1.1.11 Part 1 Freeport Pelagic Trip: 9/16/07 Nashville in New York Collared! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Ducks 2011 Deer Costa Rica 235

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MARCH 21, 2011

More Science for the People Berry Go Round Comin’ Round Birdscapes Tuesday Trivia Link from the New York Times About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. They’ll even prey on young osprey. Thanks for visiting!

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Deer Owls 2011 New York 144

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JANUARY 1, 2014

Our time on the towers and walkways was rewarded by a number of great views of a Bare-necked Fruitcrow collecting nesting material, a flock of Curl-crested Aracaries, a mixed tanager flock that included gaudy Paradise, Green and Gold and Magpie Tanagers, and a pair of Red-stained Woodpeckers, a male White-necked Jacobin among other species.

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Peru United Kingdom Birds South Africa 214

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Very shallow and short slalom kayaks are good if you want to explore backwaters, paddling through inundated riparian forests, left and right around the trees, or below low branches of half fallen, rotting trunks hollowed by woodpeckers. The phone that claims to be rain resistant, but are you resistant to test that claim?

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Birds Botswana Mississippi Eagles 243

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2013

Now nearing 50 and duly lost in a mid-life crisis, Dragan Simic took to birding rather late – only half a lifetime ago, after successfully testing his inadequate skills in other life threatening activities, such as rock climbing and vertical caving. Several more Langurs, but not a trace of an owlet.

India 260

India Owls Tigers Endangered Species 260

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

Deadline for Great Giveaways About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Exodus: The Migration of Saw-whet Owls in North America.Or 5 Responses to “Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Peru 2011 Deer 2010 230

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OCTOBER 14, 2017

There’s always the chance that your trip might coincide with a tropical storm but that doesn’t happen every year and when it does, it’s only for a few days or maybe a week (and also gives you the chance to put your waterproof optics to the test). Such as the eye-pleasing Chestnut-colored Woodpecker.

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Costa Rica 2017 Birds Woodpeckers 170

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JULY 18, 2020

Thanks to that bird’s choice of hunting grounds and David having plenty of time to watch it, he has documented the bird chasing everything from motmots to large woodpeckers as well as occasional visits from the parents. As it learns to hunt and live on its own, the young bird has taken up residence in a tree right in front of the farm.

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Costa Rica Birds Thailand Farming 255

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MARCH 14, 2011

10K Birds is Top Ten About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Reset Your Blogroll… Did You Know There Was an Aquatic Warbler Mystery? RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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2011 Deer Pro-Test Wildlife 196

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MARCH 18, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past The New ABA President is… IATB Deadline If You Think Squirrels Raiding Your Feeders Are Bad News… Have You Seen Save the Reagan Owl About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Deer 2011 Honduras New York 150

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MARCH 20, 2011

About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. What the Heck? Mike Tyson Racing Birds Reality Show The Circus is Coming! What’s For Breakfast?

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Deer 2011 Cats New York 149

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Many Happy Returns to the Owl Research Institute Ring-billed Gulls Seeking a Handout About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Fighting Over Crumbs Reflections of Ardea Alba Welcome to New Zealand!

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2011 Deer Owls New York 251

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

Say Hello to the Recurve-billed Bushbird Liben Lark Gets a Lifeline Birds of the Solstice: December 2008 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Deer 2011 Birds New York 140

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MARCH 16, 2011

These Blasts From The Past There’s an Ivory Gull in Massachusetts… David Sibley on the Jones Beach Shrike Bicknell’s Thrush I’ve Just Been Informed From Pavement to Gravel About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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2011 Deer New York Massachusetts 140

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

My final verdict is that I am pretty sure I did part of all of those tracks, as I started on the first map and then spent a bit of time off all maps tracks…but heard and then saw a large woodpecker (still unsure of it’s identity!) and didn’t care!

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South Korea Japan Squirrels Branding 162

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MARCH 8, 2011

Robins at the White House Tips for Your Christmas Bird Count Another reason not to own a parrot We Should Arrange a Cage Match with Dick Cheney About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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2011 Deer New York Owls 154

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MARCH 15, 2011

Central Rain The Beetle Blog Carnival is Born Bike Paths and Birds Cephalods and Carnivals About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Or These Blasts From The Past Every Conservationist Should Read This So.

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Deer 2011 New York Cats 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past I and the Bird #15 I and the Bird #108 I and the Bird #33 I and the Bird #91 I and the Bird #13 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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2011 Deer Costa Rica Denmark 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

Pine Grosbeaks Un-Irrupting About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or

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Deer 2011 Oklahoma Honduras 124

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MARCH 15, 2011

These Blasts From The Past American Seabirds Thrown a Lifeline Snipe Hunt in the Bird Blogosphere Breeding Site of Large-billed Reed-Warbler Found Queens Christmas Bird Count IATB #137 Deadline About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Deer 2011 New York Cats 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Circus of the Spineless #30 I Agree Wholeheartedly with the Sparrow Cala Boca Galvão About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Birding with a Bag Now With 75% More Phoebes!

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2011 Deer Honduras New York 140

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MARCH 2, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Least Terns Doing Well in Oklahoma It May Not Be Too Late Feed Birds Healthy Homemade Suet The Lodge at Pico Bonito IATB #44 Deadline About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Owls Barn Owls 2011 Deer 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Birding Seattle About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Nice November Weekend Birds in Flight at Sandy Hook Owls in the Gloaming What is the Chicken Inferno?

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2011 Deer Owls New York 195

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Santa Claus Dead in Tragic Crash About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past In Summer Showers A Skreeking Noise is Heard Crawling Bi-Sci-Fi #1: Chapter 1 of Birdtopia Charlie is 50!

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2011 Deer New York Science 152

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MARCH 17, 2011

About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Turkeys, 3 or 4 species of woodpeckers, all kinds of song birds grace our view constantly. 24 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of March 2011?

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2011 Deer South Dakota Costa Rica 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past I and the Bird #128 I and the Bird #138 I and the Bird #39 I and the Bird #42 I and the Bird #96 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Costa Rica 2011 Deer Birds 150

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MARCH 10, 2011

Coromandel and Miranda The Shorebird Guide A Way of Jungle Birding The Magenta’s Petrels About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. 10 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011?

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2011 Deer Kazakhstan Birds 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. 12 Responses to “Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)&# Thing Mar 7th, 2011 at 3:06 am After what seemed like an age – Waxwings!

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2011 New York Deer Philadelphia 163

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MARCH 16, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Greenough – Green Enough.Or Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. 2 Responses to “Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas&# Jack Daw Mar 16th, 2011 at 6:40 pm Thanks for the info.

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2011 Deer Wildlife Birds 140

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This non-technical book is a development from a series of lectures, tried and tested in numerous adult education courses given to non-specialists. Finally, the list of birds mentioned in the examples include: Acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus. “Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman.

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Animal Bears Stray Dog Blackbirds 117

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The long-term objectives of the project are varied but include the monitoring and observation of macaw nest sites, developing and testing nest boxes, recording the varied patterns of clay lick use by large macaws and parrots and better understanding the impact of tourism to this world famous clay lick.

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Peru Parrots 2011 Deer 255

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MARCH 20, 2011

Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? This year will be tough on many birds as further mudflat destruction to construct factories in China means that they may not be able to feed in areas that they have known in the past. I am often amazed how tolerant the shorebirds are on big tides.

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2011 Australia Deer China 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

A Preview… About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Make It to the Midwest Birding Symposium Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2008? Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of January 2010?

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2011 Deer Owls Birds 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Give AND Receive The Life of the Skies The Sony Walkman NWZ-A815 The Shorebird Guide Review of Flyaway by Suzie Gilbert Corvus: A Life with Birds Giveaway Winner About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Burkina Faso 2011 Deer Birds 167

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience. It’s a very mixed chapter. The authors occasionally add mini-essays on species increases, declines, or distribution.

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New York City New York Birds Breeding 179