How many of us are really aware of the plight of the Rusty Blackbird? Sure, it’s not flashy, it’s rarely a target species for...

So much of the US is getting dumped on with snow.  At first it seemed like a nice holiday treat until you realize that...

Christmas and my current trip north means that I’ll be taking a break from my six-part examination of New Zealand extinctions this week. Instead...

As we have done in 2009, 2008, and 2007, Charlie, Mike, and I have decided to share our top ten birding moments of the...

The Alentejo region of Portugal is a magical place. Situated just north of the famous Algarve coastline, this countryside is steeped in ancient history,...

Christmas 2010 has passed, and we at 10,000 Birds dearly hope that everyone got all the birds they were looking for! If you did...

Happy Christmas to all the readers and writers on the good ship 10000 Birds. Having survived the Triumvirate’s cat o’ nine tails thrashing during...

There are certain challenges to putting on a Christmas Bird Count in the High Arctic. Most people would think that the big challenge is...