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Birding

Isolation, a.k.a. Business as Usual

March 18, 2020 by Faraaz Abdool No Comments

I’m certain many birders would agree with me on the fact that the imposed self-isolation and social distancing requirements suit us just fine. Long...

Birding

Post Apocalyptic Steampunk Birding

February 19, 2020 by Faraaz Abdool No Comments

Set in an abandoned oil refinery where wildlife is slowly regaining control save for the desperate attempts of golfers to retain all eighteen holes,...

Birds

A Growing List of Hummingbirds

February 5, 2020 by Faraaz Abdool 4 Comments

Most of us are already familiar with hummingbirds, whether in the flesh or in glorious, birdy dreams of lush tropical rainforests. They are one...

Trips

All I Want for Christmas is a Curlew Sandpiper

December 30, 2019 by a Guest No Comments

Faraaz Abdool is a freelance conservation and wildlife photographer and writer who specializes in birds and the issues they face worldwide. He graciously serves...

Trips

12 countries with the greatest bird species density

December 5, 2019 by Dragan 6 Comments

The Species per Square Mile Approach While Colombia may have almost 2000 bird species, it is a huge country with, still, complicated long-distance travel...

Birds

What is the National Bird of Trinidad and Tobago?

December 9, 2013 by Corey 1 Comment

The title of this post is a trick question as Trinidad and Tobago actually has two national birds, one for each of the country’s...

Reviews

The Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Two Guides, One Book Review

November 5, 2013 by Donna 1 Comment

There were three profound questions my birding group discussed while we birded Trinidad and Tobago, back in December 2012: (1) How many Bananaquits could...