10K Birds is Top Ten

By Mike • June 19, 2009 • 4 comments

Bo Beolens, known far and wide as the Fatbirder, has combed countless birding websites to compile one of the richest avian-themed online directories in the world. Consequently, we consider it no small honor to be included in his most recent list of top ten websites for birders. Sure, he might have gotten the history of our happy site wrong and maybe some of his favorites haven’t been updated for months or years but we’re still pleased! Plus we’re the only blog on the list.

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Mike

Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. 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.

4 Responses to 󈫺K Birds is Top Ten”

Patrick Jun 19th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Congrats. No offense to Charlie, but that history is WAY off.
Charlie Jun 19th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

WAY off…for the record Mike started 10,000 Birds and I joined almost exactly two years ago (bringing some much-needed British style I have to say - ha ha). Still I probably won’t be the one to mail Bo and put him right, I kinda like this particular re-write…
Corey Jun 19th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

I thought 10,000 Birds sprang fully-formed from Zeus’s head? Now I’m totally confused…
DonnaB Jun 21st, 2009 at 12:25 am

Congrats to you for getting the recognition you deserve ! ! This site has been tops in my book for a long while. And yes, the history is skewed or something. But … You are here NOW and that is what counts.
Go Birds.

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