There I was (I’ve been reading Thurber) on board a boat off Baja California, reveling in cormorants (three species!), Brown Pelicans, and the northernmost...
The national bird of Nicaragua is the Turquoise-browed Motmot. Nicaraguans, however, call it Guardabarranco, which translates to “ravine-guard.” Whatever its common name Eumomota superciliosa...
Like most Northern Hemisphere birders, I’ve been monitoring the signs of spring like a dog watching the driveway for a beloved owner. My ears...
As I’ve mentioned before, clues for these quizzes are taken from bird guides and other resources. The single resource for today’s quiz is a...
There is a lot of whining associated with colours and Europe’s birds. [Pause] Let me re-phrase that: The terms “colours” and “birds” are scarcely...
A recent visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge’s East Pond was rewarding in both number and variety of waterfowl, but none drew my attention...
On my last beat post for 10,000 Birds I talked about how to avoid European Starlings at your seed feeder. You can also avoid...
It should come as no surprise to readers of 10,000 Birds that I do not love gulls. Though we have an occasional larophile post...
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