“We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started… and know the place for the first time.” — T. S. Eliot

There are approximately 10,000 bird species on this beautiful planet. Welcome to 10,000 Birds, where, between us, we expect to eventually see every single one. Expect plenty of commentary on natural history, science, politics, conservation, travel, and blogging along the way.

Are you fascinated by nature? Eager to travel? Passionate about understanding and observing the world’s birds over a lifetime of exploration? Then this is the site for you!

10,000 Birds was founded in 2003 by Mike Bergin. You can read the 10,000 Birds origin story at the Bird Watcher’s Digest website. Mike, who’s based out of the Bronx, is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but really aspires to be a naturalist. Learn more about Mike, Sara, Mason, and Ivy at the Core Team page.

Charlie Moores, writer, photographer, and world birder extraordinaire, is also the co-founder of Birds Korea, one example of the intensity of his commitment to conservation. Although Charlie hails from Britain, don’t be surprised if you spot him birding in your neck of the woods OR if he knows the local avifauna better than you. Read more about Charlie right here.

Corey Finger of Queens, NY is known around here is Bad Birdwatcher #1 for less than obvious reasons. He’s actually not bad at all. In 2007, New York birders knew Corey primarily as a blur streaking across the Empire State during his 2007 NY Big Year. Learn all about Corey here.

Here are 8 random things about each of us, our collective Top 10 Nature Moments of 2007, and our responses to the Birding Meme if you’re into that sort of thing. And if you’re friendly, contact us!

We’re often joined by equally inquisitive souls. Following are some of our closest allies (mouse over to learn more about each one):