It’s all relative. I feel lucky, considering. Chatting with friends and colleagues in Ecuador, Colombia, South Africa and even other countries where simply leaving one’s house is hardly possible, I’m thankful to have some freedom of movement during this trying time. And never have I been so thankful for...

Over the weekend I visited the seaside suburb of Kommetjie in Cape Town. It was spring tide today and the waves were huge and there were many surfers out enjoying their freedom in the ocean. I found a small bay and noticed a few African Oystercatchers feeding on the rocks, thankfully the tide was low, so I was...

As far I am concerned, working as a professional bird guide is the best job in the world. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, I see a lot of wildlife and am showing people fantastic birds and wildlife and sharing incredible nature experiences with them along the way. And a nice side benefit is that the...

During the early evening, we parked the minibus in an unassuming pullout and all exited the vehicle. A small copse of native forest, tucked among extensive tea plantations, filled a ravine in front of us. We had come to this spot to look for one of Sri Lanka’s trickiest endemic birds, the Sri Lanka...

Taiwan not only has great birds, but a host of other highlights that make it a wonderful destination for a comfortable and relaxing birding tour. Located 100 km east of China, south of Japan and Korea, and north of the Philippines, this small nation is less than 400 km long and 150 km wide. Its rugged central...