Binoculars are like a magical optical portal. Without looking through polished sets of coated glass, birds can be itty-bitty...

Gidday and welcome to my home area of the Sunshine Coast, south east Queensland. As my opening word suggests;...

If the avian realm had self-conscious, talking ambassadors, “spokebirds”, which species would partake in birding conferences? Which would travel...

Oh my goodness! I’m writing a blog post! I know, I know, it’s been a long time. But after...

Hummingbirds are natural attention getters. Small as a bug, decorated with iridescent lights, and always in the mood for...

Birding in Costa Rica wouldn’t be complete without a fine cup of coffee (or two). Smooth, tasty, and rejuvenating,...

It was an unexpected bird tour, without too much planning and aimed at a few target species, of which...

In birding circles, Costa Rica is better known for protected areas, quetzal tours, and glittering displays of hummingbirds than...