The Alentejo region of Portugal is a magical place. Situated just north of the famous Algarve coastline, this countryside is steeped in ancient history,...

Even professional birders need a break, right? Whilst most people correctly point out that making a living from one’s hobby is the dream job,...

Ridgway’s Hawk is arguably the most critically endangered raptor in the world. So when Jake Kheel from the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation invited us...

One of my all-time favorite bands is Men at Work and I couldn’t get the song “Down Under” out of my head the entire...

There is a reason why there is the “Survivor’s Party” at the end of each annual Rio Grande Birding Festival. Even though I’m not...

I love heading down to South Texas. There’s something uniquely un-American about this part of the world. Even the acacia-like mesquite trees seem out...

I’m very humbled to be invited to blog on 10,000 Birds, especially to be included amongst such distinguished birding company! This blog will feature...