Month: April 2014 - Page 3

Birds

The five most unique birds in the world

April 20, 2014 by David 10 Comments

What are the world’s most distinctive birds? That question could be answered in several ways, but a new paper released this month — Global...

Birding

Broome’s easterly winds

by Clare M 1 Comment

On Monday the weather changed. It is that time of year when everything changes. Our migratory shorebirds have mostly departed for their northern hemisphere...

Birding

Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of April 2014?

April 17, 2014 by Mike 1 Comment

The concept of spring as a time of rebirth resonates with all of us. Who can deny the joyous thrill of watching blossoms emerge...

Trips

Birding the outskirts of Athens, Greece

by Dragan No Comments

I love birds. I like to travel. And – I hate flying! Does that make sense? If you do not see packing as the...

Birds

The Birds of Mt Kinabalu

by Duncan No Comments

Mt Kinabalu is the one of destinations that birders visiting Borneo shouldn’t miss. It may not be the easiest place to bird (although it...

Birding

Seeking Out Unwelcome Guests

April 15, 2014 by Nate 2 Comments

There’s something very matter-of-fact about seeking out non-native target species. There’s very little thrill of the hunt, very little excitement. It feels almost cheap....