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The Ornithologist
I'm often asked what it takes to become an ornithologist. See my careers page. There really is no one path and there is no university that I know of that awards a degree in...
19 hours ago - Ornithology
A new bower in Cygnet Park-Broome
The Great Bowerbird bowers around Broome don't last forever despite their solid construction. We have extreme weather during our wet season with cyclonic winds and torrential...
1 day ago - 10,000 Birds
South East Queensland Birding Destinations - Lady Elliot Island
Black Noddy and chick, Lady Elliot Island. Lady Elliot Island is a gem and a rewarding destination for any birder and naturalist. It is a sub tropical coral cay, the most...
2 days ago - 10,000 Birds
What I Learned in Costa Rica from October Global Big Day, 2021
Another October Big Day has come and gone and thus made its way into the sacred birding archives. Similar to 2020, more than 32,000 people participated, 78,000 checklists were...
2 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Birding around Qinghai Lake, China
Located about 2 hours from Xining by car, Qinghai Lake is China's largest lake. It has some interesting characteristics - its high elevation at about 3200 meters, its salt...
5 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Salvias and the Hummers that Love Them
During my time writing for 10,000 Birds, I have made no secret of my love for salvias - especially Michoacán's native salvias. In fact, I have nine species of salvias growing...
5 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Patience in Birding
The slate of birds available to the ardent birder in a particular place is a constant cycle of regulars, not-so-regulars, visitors, rarities, and vagrants. We're always...
5 days ago - 10,000 Birds
A Birder's Guide to The Wilderness Act
Birders who venture off the beaten path may run across a sign like the one above. But what is “wilderness” and how does it differ from any other federal land? The short answer...
6 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Rainy Day? New Hometown Birding Spot!
It was a rainy Sunday. After a day full of house projects, my husband, toddler, and I felt jittery, desperate to be outside before sunset ended the weekend. But where to go? We...
6 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Best Bird of the Weekend
Mid-October delivers tons of birding excitement, even the kind that can be enjoyed from a sedentary position. Whether you experienced a Big Day, a Big Sit, or just a big...
7 days ago - 10,000 Birds - 2 articles
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Guide to Long Distance Binoculars
Guide to choosing the best high powered long distance binoculars to be used for land based observation. Most high lower bins are usually designed with astronomy in mind...
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During the year many, many binoculars arrive on my desk for testing and review. So at times even I can find it a little overwhelming as to which is best. This every year I...
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If you are new to birding, choosing your first pair of binoculars can seem a little daunting, but it needn't be. This guide takes you thought where to start and all the...
The Ornithologist
I'm often asked what it takes to become an ornithologist. See my careers page. There really is no one path and there is no university that I know of that awards a degree in...
A new bower in Cygnet Park-Broome
The Great Bowerbird bowers around Broome don't last forever despite their solid construction. We have extreme weather during our wet season with cyclonic winds and torrential...