Panamá’s Pacific coast is a blend of beaches and dense mangroves, a harmonious meeting of land and sea that supports an incredible diversity of...

Oh no, not another sparrow story! Do not worry: Worthen’s Sparrow is a bunting – although New World Sparrow is apparently “en vogue” too....

Over the years I have been able to spend considerable time all over Portugal; birding, eating and drinking to my heart’s delight. Well, the...

There’s something thrilling about getting off a plane and knowing that in just a few hours, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most...

It is funny the lengths that some of us choose to go to see birds.  You may have heard tales of “big year birders”...

Cape Town or Kaapstad: I have a love-hate relationship with the town. Maybe that’s too strong, but I am not falling for the tourism...

As many birders, nature lovers, and avid travelers know, Costa Rica has much to offer. It has something for everyone. Tasty food, incredible birding,...

Just the other day we had an extensive lunch with my Mozambican in-laws. To make things even better, a family member I had not...