It’s easy to explain why birders find owls such as fascinating group: no other family of birds presents such a challenge to the observer....

After my recent post on my 12 favourite species in South Africa, I decided to turn to Sri Lanka, where I lived after most...

[Post updated 12/25/24] The Kingsyard company is known for their thoughtfully designed, durable bird products and their commitment to conservation—so when I was offered...

Regular readers of this blog would know by now that I spent about a week and a half at the legendary Rancho Naturalista in...

In this new series, we aim to answer questions that ornithologists and birders tend to get asked. If you have a question you would...

I find it interesting that a functional structure, like a lighthouse, has such a siren call that many people flock to it. Whether you...

What is your favorite bird species? This a question I’m frequently asked as a bird guide, and although I always find it difficult to...

While Cat Tien has the Black-and-red Broadbill (and some others that I did not see), Di Linh has two other species of broadbill –...