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Like some US citizens, the Blue Jay comes off as a bit of a poser, as this early description by Alexander Wilson demonstrates: the Blue Jay “is distinguished as a kind of beau among the feathered tenants of our woods, by the brilliancy of his dress; and like most other coxcombs, makes himself still more conspicuous by
Highlights Nyungwe National Park is one of Rwanda’s most important birding destinations and a major site for Albertine Rift montane-forest birds. Current sources report roughly 317–345 bird species for the park/property, including around 30 Albertine Rift endemics, depending on the survey and checklist used. The forest
Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? The Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus). Roebuck Bay provides one of the most reliable places in Australia to see this highly sought-after bird, making it a major drawcard for visiting birders. We
I’m often asked, “Where have you been birdwatching lately?” When I answer, “I was on the island of Socotra again,” the question usually follows: “Where is that?” It’s located in the Indian Ocean, east of the Horn of Africa, and, at least legally, belongs to Yemen. I’ve always been interested in parts of the world where
This post is republished in our “From the Archives” series, featuring highlights of our vast back catalogue of more than 10,000 birding-related posts published over the last 15 years or so. As tree crowns grow thinner, Autumn becomes the true woodpecker season. September in the Balkans started with the usual unruly bun
Until recently the charm and challenge of pelagic seabird had largely eluded me. I’m now hooked.
What is your favorite bird species? That’s a difficult question, as I love many birds. If I had to choose, it would probably be owls. Their mystery, silent flight, remarkable hunting skills, and cultural significance in Nepal make them truly fascinating to me. What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Rajend
The Apexel 20-60X Zoom Lens is a lens that can be attached to almost all modern mobile phones, turning them into telescopes with an included photo function. It comes with or without an additional tripod and retails online for USD 130 (without tripod) and USD 170 (with tripod). I tested the device indoors and at my usua
Every now and then, an article is published on the health benefits of birding — and given that the maintenance of this site depends on a few ads from birding companies, we are always delighted to notice them. However, a more interesting question is whether birding is an activity that is particularly attractive to peopl
the hunting owl emerged suddenly from the mist, as if by magic, only to disappear once again
The sun was shining and although rather late in the morning I decided for some carpe diem, jumped on my bike and rode to Polder Schieveen. This was going to be birdwatching, not birding. No specific targets, just going out and see whatever would be out there. Greylag Geese, Egyptian Geese and Canada Geese were to be ex
Once, when working for several weeks on a particularly boring consulting project, I tried to learn to use the computer mouse exclusively with my left hand. Alas, this turned out to be much more difficult than preparing the content for my required quota of PowerPoint slides. And of course, on the football field, I am ev
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