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Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico (2018). The post “The Pines of Florence”: Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico (2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. While I rarely lie to our readers, this moment calls for complete candor: I cannot stand the arrival of winter. Rochester is already cold and snowy, chronic conditions which will last for another six months or so. I will, of course, get over my weather woes and find a way to enjoy the unappreciated pleasures of winter birding. For now, though, I’m still resisting! MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of November 2018? You’d think that a long weekend launched by Turkey Day would prove popular for birding in the United States. On the contrary, the fourth weekend of the month usually features eating, traveling, football, more eating, shopping, and maybe–if the leftovers hold out–still more eating. Plus, birding is never all that popular in these parts. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. November may not exhibit the gaudy charms of some of our more festive (not to mention warmer) months in the Northern Hemisphere, but these days possess their own charms. For example, we’re entering that season where you have to decide if you’d rather be birding or be warm. Who won that battle this weekend? MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2018? We in the United States are looking at another long weekend at a terrific time of year to get an extra day of leisure. Argue all you wish about the Great Age of Exploration and exploitation of indigenous peoples. I’ll refrain from getting political for once and just go look at birds! I’m heading down to rural Pennsylvania this weekend to see what migrants might be turning up on the old farm. MORE
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I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. As I have for the last several years, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2018? 2018 – 30 March. MORE
Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend in the books means that this calendar year is almost over. Did you make the most of the second weekend of December? Car troubles keep shutting my birding plans down, but at least I got out with the family to cut down our Christmas tree. MORE
… The post Queens County Bird Club 2018 Big Sit Results appeared first on 10,000 Birds. I had high hopes for the 5th Annual Queens County Bird Club Big Sit this past Saturday at Fort Tilden. We had persevered through four years at the top of Battery Harris Platform and could bring our experience to bear on the task of trying to record as many species as possible on a single day from that single spot. MORE
My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The year 2018 started with the rare Lesser White-fronted Goose , closely followed by Red-breasted Goose , Red-crested Pochard and Greater Flamingo , all at the incredible Lake Kerkini National Park in northern Greece: “Seeing a parked 4×4 and a national park biologist Kostas Papadopoulos scoping the flats… What is he looking at? The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds. MORE
Dear 2018, You certainly were not easy but you were kind. You humbled, transformed and empowered me. You’ve been a blur and a blessing; filled with exhaustion, surprises and good madness. I gained insights and lost judgements. My heart rushed, opened, broke. We welcomed two tiny miracles and parted with my best canine friend. I […]. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2018? As October winds down, dark minds turn to bats and other creatures of the night. But don’t spend all weekend in the shadows. Birds are flying fast and far these days, and you don’t want to miss them. Somehow, I booked myself for another weekend of work, but I’m hopeful I can catch one of the last straggling shorebirds in these parts. Corey will be birding in and around Queens. How about you? MORE
Eight days ago, on Sunday, 16 December, a whole big bunch of intrepid birders headed out across my fine home borough into abysmal conditions to conduct the 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count. The post The 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count appeared first on 10,000 Birds. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Some Mondays hit harder than others. Most Americans celebrated a long weekend filled with a lot (maybe too much) food, family, and shopping. MORE
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The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of November 2018? As I watch the season’s first snowfall (flurries, thankfully) accumulate on my lawn, I can’t help but feel a sense of loss. Most, if not all, of our southbound migrants have moved on. On the other hand, we can also look forward to the imminent arrival of literal rafts of seaducks and winter specialties. Does the dwindling of daylight hours trigger despair or delight in your birder’s heart? MORE
This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks. Did you strive, learn, and enjoy in 2018? The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. As usual, we each had the same 52 weekends to make birding magic happen. Now that the last of our allotted weekends has passed, take stock of your birding year. How will next year’s birding compare to this one? MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of August 2018? August draws to a close, which means that a new migratory season has begun. We may be chasing migrants well into October, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start the process now. Happy hunting! I’ll be out and about enjoying a glorious stretch of summer weather, though I don’t know where I’ll be looking for birds. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of September 2018? We’re in the shoulder season now, perfectly poised to enjoy the fruits of the passing season and the one that lies ahead. Whatever the wind blows your way this weekend, be ready! I’m headed down to the Chincoteague area for my annual pilgrimage, hoping to find a bevy of birds that have eluded me so far this year. MORE
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The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of October 2018? Did you participate in last weekend’s Global Big Day ? According to eBird , more than 17,000 birders from 146 countries tallied 6,136 species of birds. Whether you were part of that international birding brigade or not, you can make this weekend big too. There are still a lot of birds that need to be seen out there! I’ll be kicking around Rochester trying to clean up my year list. MORE
This year is the eighteenth year since we discovered our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in Broome and it didn’t take us long to realise that they are not at all successful at raising young due to egg and chick predation. Thankfully due to the long life span of this bird species the population appears to be somewhat stable at the moment. The Northern area of Cable Beach fares even worse than the area closer to habitation despite there being more pairs of Pied Oystercatchers. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. December in the Northern Hemisphere starts slowly but picks up relentless speed as the month hurtles downhill towards a new year. Hope you enjoyed some quiet times this weekend in preparation for the hustle ahead. Car trouble shut down my big birding plans this weekend, but my local birds kept me entertained. MORE
The prescription inserts are designed especially for the Vuzix Blade AR Smart Sunglasses, and will be launched at CES Las Vegas 2018. Applications 3d priinted lenses CES 2018 Hans Streng Luxexcel Paul Travers VisionClear VisionEngine VisionPlatform Vuzix Vuzix BladeOphthalmic lens manufacturer Luxexcel has teamed up with augmented reality (AR) headset and eyewear company Vuzix to produce a range of 3D printed prescription lenses. MORE
2018 was a master number 11 (2+0+1+8=11) according to Numerology. Arts Astrology Enlightened Society 11 2 2018 elephant magazine master number new year Numerology relationships spiritualityIt carries the energy for life-altering transformation. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Now that fall has officially fallen over the Northern Hemisphere, we can finally embrace apple cider, football, and anything flavored with pumpkin spice. Even better, this time of year is exactly when fall migration occurs. Did your weekend feature any fall migrants? Without any real birding or outdoor activity during what was a gorgeous New York weekend, I still observed plenty of birds. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of September 2018? During the last weekend of September, birds are well and truly on the move all across the world. So why aren’t you birding right now? I will be out and about trying to catch migratory action in the Rochester area this weekend. Corey will be doing the same around Queens. How about you? Where will you be this weekend and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of December 2018? While this time of year brings different temperatures and conditions across the world, we still all observe mid-December the same way: Christmas Bird Counts. Wherever you engage in this time-honored celebration of citizen science and avian diversity, dress for the weather and have a blast! Corey will be looking to break more records with this year’s Queens Christmas Bird Count. Wish him luck. MORE
If you want to hear something really scary, consider this: we only have two more months of 2018! The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. A lot of thrill seekers immerse themselves in mock terror the weekend before Halloween. Between work and rain, I saw nothing but mundane birds this weekend, and not even in good light. Mourning Dove was about as good as it got, so make of that what you will. MORE
Weather permitting, I’ll be rambling out in search of winter ducks or to see if I can fill in any last holes on a terrific 2018 year list. The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of December 2018? While most of the world’s avian interest turns to colly birds, French hens, and partridges in pear trees , some enlightened souls appreciate birds for more than strictly utilitarian reasons. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2018? We’re in it now, and by “it” I don’t mean another academic year, although the recent rash of school open houses means were in that too. For birders, “it” is another season of migration, another extended influx of passing birds en route to their next layover. Enjoy it! During such a time, one needn’t travel far for fun times (unless a hurricane is barreling through your yard). MORE
The 2018 Domaines Paul Mas ‘Vignes de Nicole’ Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah is a blend of two of the many varieties grown in Languedoc, made with grapes from 15-year-old vines rooted in clay and calcareous fossil soil. MORE
In terms of migration excitement, June feels like the party you arrived at just a little late. Everyone still seems to having a ball, but the merriment isn’t flowing quite as freely as it was before. Live it up, though, because, with a few weeks, the migration party may really be over! I’m prepping for a big birding bonanza in Honduras (!!!!) next week, which means this weekend will be devoted primarily to non-birding responsibilities. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. This first weekend of September is still in motion for many of us, which makes our review of best birds slightly premature. Keep in mind, though, that birders bird always, not just on Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to wait until day’s end to post your best, or just keep doing your thing regardless of the day of the week. MORE
Corey can’t stop racking up 2018 birds and will continue his run somewhere in NYC this weekend. As we approach the end of the first month of the year, take a moment to consider how challenging January birding can be for many of us. Denizens of the temperate zones begin the calendar year in the depth of winter or height of summer, times when species diversity is sparse. The conditions under which those few available species can be found are often dreadfully hot or painfully cold. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Anyone who lives in a state or country that observes Daylight Savings Time received the gift of an extra hour this weekend. The fact that this hour falls in the middle of the night means that most people sleep right through it, but I wonder what would happen if you observes a nocturnal bird like an owl during the hour that gets reset. Could you still count it? MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of December 2018? As sure as the sun rises in the east, cold temperatures and winter weather will afflict certain parts of the world before autumn even ends. What isn’t so sure is how we react to these conditions. To wit, I am freezing! Last year, I probably logged more winter birding days than during any other period of my life, routinely schlepping through snowy conditions for– obviously — Snowy Owls and the like. MORE
Apart from all the other obligations and excitement December brings, you have one more month to chase down all your target birds for 2018. The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2018? Here we go, about to enter the last month of what I hope has been a profoundly excellent one for each of you. Ambitious birders have their work cut out for them, so get to it! I’ll take a run up to the shore of Lake Ontario for some winter finch action. MORE
But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? Birding 2018 listingI had an amazing birding year in 2017 with tons of travel , lots of amazing birds , and some truly memorable experiences. My year list hasn’t even been started but when it does it will be as unattractive as the fledgling Yellow Warbler up above. MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Autumn in New York blazes with abundant charms, but the flaming foliage and delicious fall harvest comes with some downsides, at least for those with evil seasonal allergies. How is a person supposed to enjoy fall migration when every trip outside triggers paroxysms of sneezing? MORE
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Many birders have places they return to year after year, special pilgrimages promising scenes and species they see nowhere else. Enjoying these locations over time allows us to experience our beloved birding sites in all their multifaceted glory, even when those facets aren’t exactly glorious. MORE
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The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Can anyone deny that a perfect autumn weekend ranks as high as any span of days any other time of year? When summer’s rampant growth tips over into gaudy rot and all your old avian friends pass through on the way to points south, when nothing tastes better than a ripe apples after a fall hike, those are fine days. MORE
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2018? Mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere demands attention. Most of us have not yet returned to our regular routines and still live on an erratic, often enjoyable summer schedule. I find this season to be least amenable to regular birding, both for its mundane crop of resident species and my unpredictable schedule. The imminent arrival of September should fix all that, but for now, I’m soaking in summer fun. MORE
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OCTOBER 15, 2018
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MARCH 30, 2018
I saw my first migratory Eastern Phoebe of 2018 this afternoon at Forest Park, thus kicking off spring for myself over a week after spring actually started. As I have for the last several years, I will now ask the same question of midwesterners and northeasterners that I ask every year: When did you see your first Eastern Phoebe of 2018? 2018 – 30 March.
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JUNE 1, 2018
In terms of migration excitement, June feels like the party you arrived at just a little late. Everyone still seems to having a ball, but the merriment isn’t flowing quite as freely as it was before. Live it up, though, because, with a few weeks, the migration party may really be over! I’m prepping for a big birding bonanza in Honduras (!!!!) next week, which means this weekend will be devoted primarily to non-birding responsibilities.
Environmental Economics
JANUARY 5, 2018
The prescription inserts are designed especially for the Vuzix Blade AR Smart Sunglasses, and will be launched at CES Las Vegas 2018. Applications 3d priinted lenses CES 2018 Hans Streng Luxexcel Paul Travers VisionClear VisionEngine VisionPlatform Vuzix Vuzix BladeOphthalmic lens manufacturer Luxexcel has teamed up with augmented reality (AR) headset and eyewear company Vuzix to produce a range of 3D printed prescription lenses.
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JANUARY 3, 2019
My first criterion was that I observed it only once during the year 2018. The year 2018 started with the rare Lesser White-fronted Goose , closely followed by Red-breasted Goose , Red-crested Pochard and Greater Flamingo , all at the incredible Lake Kerkini National Park in northern Greece: “Seeing a parked 4×4 and a national park biologist Kostas Papadopoulos scoping the flats… What is he looking at? The post The top-5 birds of 2018 appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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AUGUST 4, 2018
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DECEMBER 24, 2018
Eight days ago, on Sunday, 16 December, a whole big bunch of intrepid birders headed out across my fine home borough into abysmal conditions to conduct the 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count. The post The 2018 Queens County Christmas Bird Count appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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JANUARY 26, 2018
Corey can’t stop racking up 2018 birds and will continue his run somewhere in NYC this weekend. As we approach the end of the first month of the year, take a moment to consider how challenging January birding can be for many of us. Denizens of the temperate zones begin the calendar year in the depth of winter or height of summer, times when species diversity is sparse. The conditions under which those few available species can be found are often dreadfully hot or painfully cold.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2018
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OCTOBER 6, 2018
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OCTOBER 28, 2018
If you want to hear something really scary, consider this: we only have two more months of 2018! The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. A lot of thrill seekers immerse themselves in mock terror the weekend before Halloween. Between work and rain, I saw nothing but mundane birds this weekend, and not even in good light. Mourning Dove was about as good as it got, so make of that what you will.
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DECEMBER 30, 2018
This past year may have felt like it lasted a grueling decade or more, but 2018 only spanned 52 weeks. Did you strive, learn, and enjoy in 2018? The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. As usual, we each had the same 52 weekends to make birding magic happen. Now that the last of our allotted weekends has passed, take stock of your birding year. How will next year’s birding compare to this one?
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OCTOBER 21, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Autumn in New York blazes with abundant charms, but the flaming foliage and delicious fall harvest comes with some downsides, at least for those with evil seasonal allergies. How is a person supposed to enjoy fall migration when every trip outside triggers paroxysms of sneezing?
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Weather permitting, I’ll be rambling out in search of winter ducks or to see if I can fill in any last holes on a terrific 2018 year list. The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of December 2018? While most of the world’s avian interest turns to colly birds, French hens, and partridges in pear trees , some enlightened souls appreciate birds for more than strictly utilitarian reasons.
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AUGUST 17, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2018? Mid-August in the Northern Hemisphere demands attention. Most of us have not yet returned to our regular routines and still live on an erratic, often enjoyable summer schedule. I find this season to be least amenable to regular birding, both for its mundane crop of resident species and my unpredictable schedule. The imminent arrival of September should fix all that, but for now, I’m soaking in summer fun.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Apart from all the other obligations and excitement December brings, you have one more month to chase down all your target birds for 2018. The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2018? Here we go, about to enter the last month of what I hope has been a profoundly excellent one for each of you. Ambitious birders have their work cut out for them, so get to it! I’ll take a run up to the shore of Lake Ontario for some winter finch action.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of October 2018? Did you participate in last weekend’s Global Big Day ? According to eBird , more than 17,000 birders from 146 countries tallied 6,136 species of birds. Whether you were part of that international birding brigade or not, you can make this weekend big too. There are still a lot of birds that need to be seen out there! I’ll be kicking around Rochester trying to clean up my year list.
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JULY 1, 2018
This year is the eighteenth year since we discovered our first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in Broome and it didn’t take us long to realise that they are not at all successful at raising young due to egg and chick predation. Thankfully due to the long life span of this bird species the population appears to be somewhat stable at the moment. The Northern area of Cable Beach fares even worse than the area closer to habitation despite there being more pairs of Pied Oystercatchers.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Some Mondays hit harder than others. Most Americans celebrated a long weekend filled with a lot (maybe too much) food, family, and shopping.
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 20, 2018
2018 was a master number 11 (2+0+1+8=11) according to Numerology. Arts Astrology Enlightened Society 11 2 2018 elephant magazine master number new year Numerology relationships spiritualityIt carries the energy for life-altering transformation.
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NOVEMBER 4, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Anyone who lives in a state or country that observes Daylight Savings Time received the gift of an extra hour this weekend. The fact that this hour falls in the middle of the night means that most people sleep right through it, but I wonder what would happen if you observes a nocturnal bird like an owl during the hour that gets reset. Could you still count it?
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DECEMBER 9, 2018
Some may feel that 2018 is inching towards its close. The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Others might fine the pace far more frenetic. Another weekend in the books means that this calendar year is almost over. Did you make the most of the second weekend of December? Car troubles keep shutting my birding plans down, but at least I got out with the family to cut down our Christmas tree.
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OCTOBER 7, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Can anyone deny that a perfect autumn weekend ranks as high as any span of days any other time of year? When summer’s rampant growth tips over into gaudy rot and all your old avian friends pass through on the way to points south, when nothing tastes better than a ripe apples after a fall hike, those are fine days.
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JANUARY 8, 2021
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico (2018). The post “The Pines of Florence”: Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico (2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds.
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AUGUST 24, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of August 2018? August draws to a close, which means that a new migratory season has begun. We may be chasing migrants well into October, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start the process now. Happy hunting! I’ll be out and about enjoying a glorious stretch of summer weather, though I don’t know where I’ll be looking for birds.
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DECEMBER 14, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of December 2018? While this time of year brings different temperatures and conditions across the world, we still all observe mid-December the same way: Christmas Bird Counts. Wherever you engage in this time-honored celebration of citizen science and avian diversity, dress for the weather and have a blast! Corey will be looking to break more records with this year’s Queens Christmas Bird Count. Wish him luck.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Now that fall has officially fallen over the Northern Hemisphere, we can finally embrace apple cider, football, and anything flavored with pumpkin spice. Even better, this time of year is exactly when fall migration occurs. Did your weekend feature any fall migrants? Without any real birding or outdoor activity during what was a gorgeous New York weekend, I still observed plenty of birds.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Many birders have places they return to year after year, special pilgrimages promising scenes and species they see nowhere else. Enjoying these locations over time allows us to experience our beloved birding sites in all their multifaceted glory, even when those facets aren’t exactly glorious.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of September 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. This first weekend of September is still in motion for many of us, which makes our review of best birds slightly premature. Keep in mind, though, that birders bird always, not just on Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to wait until day’s end to post your best, or just keep doing your thing regardless of the day of the week.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of October 2018? As October winds down, dark minds turn to bats and other creatures of the night. But don’t spend all weekend in the shadows. Birds are flying fast and far these days, and you don’t want to miss them. Somehow, I booked myself for another weekend of work, but I’m hopeful I can catch one of the last straggling shorebirds in these parts. Corey will be birding in and around Queens. How about you?
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 30, 2018
Dear 2018, You certainly were not easy but you were kind. You humbled, transformed and empowered me. You’ve been a blur and a blessing; filled with exhaustion, surprises and good madness. I gained insights and lost judgements. My heart rushed, opened, broke. We welcomed two tiny miracles and parted with my best canine friend. I […].
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 5, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of October 2018? We in the United States are looking at another long weekend at a terrific time of year to get an extra day of leisure. Argue all you wish about the Great Age of Exploration and exploitation of indigenous peoples. I’ll refrain from getting political for once and just go look at birds! I’m heading down to rural Pennsylvania this weekend to see what migrants might be turning up on the old farm.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 6, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of December 2018? As sure as the sun rises in the east, cold temperatures and winter weather will afflict certain parts of the world before autumn even ends. What isn’t so sure is how we react to these conditions. To wit, I am freezing! Last year, I probably logged more winter birding days than during any other period of my life, routinely schlepping through snowy conditions for– obviously — Snowy Owls and the like.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 2, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (First of December 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. December in the Northern Hemisphere starts slowly but picks up relentless speed as the month hurtles downhill towards a new year. Hope you enjoyed some quiet times this weekend in preparation for the hustle ahead. Car trouble shut down my big birding plans this weekend, but my local birds kept me entertained.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Final Weekend of September 2018? During the last weekend of September, birds are well and truly on the move all across the world. So why aren’t you birding right now? I will be out and about trying to catch migratory action in the Rochester area this weekend. Corey will be doing the same around Queens. How about you? Where will you be this weekend and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of November 2018? You’d think that a long weekend launched by Turkey Day would prove popular for birding in the United States. On the contrary, the fourth weekend of the month usually features eating, traveling, football, more eating, shopping, and maybe–if the leftovers hold out–still more eating. Plus, birding is never all that popular in these parts.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. While I rarely lie to our readers, this moment calls for complete candor: I cannot stand the arrival of winter. Rochester is already cold and snowy, chronic conditions which will last for another six months or so. I will, of course, get over my weather woes and find a way to enjoy the unappreciated pleasures of winter birding. For now, though, I’m still resisting!
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2018? We’re in it now, and by “it” I don’t mean another academic year, although the recent rash of school open houses means were in that too. For birders, “it” is another season of migration, another extended influx of passing birds en route to their next layover. Enjoy it! During such a time, one needn’t travel far for fun times (unless a hurricane is barreling through your yard).
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
The post Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of November 2018) appeared first on 10,000 Birds. November may not exhibit the gaudy charms of some of our more festive (not to mention warmer) months in the Northern Hemisphere, but these days possess their own charms. For example, we’re entering that season where you have to decide if you’d rather be birding or be warm. Who won that battle this weekend?
Newton Software
JANUARY 2, 2018
But 2018 is a whole new year and calls for all new goals. Will I be able to meet all of my goals for 2018? Do you have birding goals for 2018? Birding 2018 listingI had an amazing birding year in 2017 with tons of travel , lots of amazing birds , and some truly memorable experiences. My year list hasn’t even been started but when it does it will be as unattractive as the fledgling Yellow Warbler up above.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of September 2018? We’re in the shoulder season now, perfectly poised to enjoy the fruits of the passing season and the one that lies ahead. Whatever the wind blows your way this weekend, be ready! I’m headed down to the Chincoteague area for my annual pilgrimage, hoping to find a bevy of birds that have eluded me so far this year.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
The post Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of November 2018? As I watch the season’s first snowfall (flurries, thankfully) accumulate on my lawn, I can’t help but feel a sense of loss. Most, if not all, of our southbound migrants have moved on. On the other hand, we can also look forward to the imminent arrival of literal rafts of seaducks and winter specialties. Does the dwindling of daylight hours trigger despair or delight in your birder’s heart?
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