By Bill Pranty, on September 7, 2013 The News Photo by © Billtacular via flickr During August of 2013, the California Bird Records Committee (CBRC) ratified the Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata) as an established exotic in California. That action, recently reported … Continue reading →
By Daniella Silva, NBC News State wildlife officials announced Tuesday that a rare seasonal outbreak of West Nile virus is to blame for the recent spike in deaths of iconic bald eagles across northern Utah. The Utah Division of Wildlife … Continue reading →
American Avocet Feeding Taken by Sonja Beeve at San Elijo Lagoon, San Diego county on 12-14-13. Least Sandpipers and Dunlin are also present. Really Clever Bird’ Using Plastic Lid to Sled Down Snow-Covered Roof http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=n7hiuXjXJEw I could be wrong, but … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 23, 2013 “Color flash” Blue-breasted bee-eaters are a sought-after sighitng throughout central Africa in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 12, 2013 Blue & yellow macaws are resident breeders in Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with a small population in Panama. (Ryan Voight) Malabar larks are … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on December 1, 2013 Indian peafowls are the national bird of India and are distributed across the subcontinent. Feral populations are distributed across the world with the European population … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on November 26, 2013 Bearded vultures or “Lammergeiers” are considered to be “Old World” vultures and are distributed in the high mountains of S Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, the … Continue reading →
Wild Turkey (Photo by Andrew Zuckerman) Wild Turkey on the Rocks? The reintroduction of America’s beloved holiday fowl has been one of conservation’s greatest triumphs—but now some populations are plummeting. What’s going on? Read More→ Western Bluebirds eat vineyard insects. … Continue reading →
Dear Friends: We cordially invite you to attend our 2014 Laredo Birding Festival, scheduled for February 5-8. We have a terrific line-up of events and trips that feature the best of our birding hotspots and scenic South Texas ranches. Don’t miss … Continue reading →
Posted by Steve Boyes of National Geographic Expeditions in Explorers Journal on November 18, 2013 Red munias are another widespread invasive species with Introduced populations in S Spain, Brunei, Fiji, Egypt, Malaysia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore and Hawaii. (Gurum … Continue reading →