Birding is arguably the most bookish outdoor hobby. We need field guides, ornithological papers and books, checklists, “where to finds” and stories from other...

One’s reaction to information is based almost entirely on the knowledge base that opinions are drawn from. Given this fact, reactions can easily differ...

The American Woodcock—not to be confused with the Woodpecker (we’ve covered that topic already)—has unexpectedly found fame as an internet sensation. Known as the “Meep-Bird,” this...

What is your favorite bird species? It is the Chinese Monal, a beautiful big Chinese endemic, which used to be difficult to see, but...

Popular tourist sites can be hit or miss. Some are exaggerated up by tour operators and end up being a big letdown for tourists;...

Germain’s Peacock-pheasant is one of the star attractions of Cat Tien NP. In particular, this is because it readily comes to the Cat Tien...

Gulls aren’t everyone’s cup of tea it seems but I find them a fascinating group, highly adaptable and capable of surviving and thriving in...

Valters Videnieks is an avid nineteen-year-old birder from Latvia. Interested in birds from the age of seven, even though his primary interest before that...