The sound of the thud was unmistakable. A bird had hit our living room window as I was preparing to leave the house one morning. My husband, Greg, went to check out the window collision and came back in with an injured Swainson’s...
(Forenote: all bird photos are of species commonly found on Bird Friendly® coffee plantations in certain regions). Experienced birders know the best opportunity for seeing as many birds as possible requires rolling out of bed early in the morning. But waking up to a relentless alarm hours before the sun rises...
On August 16, 2019, Rockjumper turned 21! It has been an incredible journey, and to celebrate we thought we would share 21 of our favourite stories from the times we’ve shared so far. So, every week for the next 21 weeks, we will be adding a new story from a Rockjumper Team member, tour leaders and office staff...
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...
Due to a complex geology and topography, Southern Ecuador supports one of the most diverse habitat ranges in the world. Within 200 miles of the Pacific Coast, one can travel from the arid xerophytic coastal habitat, through humid Chocó and Tumbesian tropical dry forest, over the continental divide’s...