Birding in Taiwan: Endemics and Winter Wonders

Oct 22

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...

Stories from Ecuador: Chasing the Southern Endemics

Oct 22

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 treeless Parámos...

Birding in Western India: Endangered Endemics, Vast Deserts, and Fascinating Cultures

May 24

Western India, including the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, is home to a staggering selection of rare and endangered birds, offering the opportunity to see range-restricted species that are difficult or impossible to find elsewhere. Some of the localized Indian endemics that can be found with relative ease in...

Bird of the Year 2018

Dec 28

Another great year for birding has flown by, presenting our tour leaders with the difficult task of selecting their top bird out of hundreds and thousands of specials seen in 2018. The rest of us, however, have the pleasure of reading the year’s highlights from our leaders and staff as recorded...

Everybody’s Favorite, The “Seagulls” are Big in Japan

Dec 11

Amar Ayyash is leading the way to Japan in 2019/2020, and one thing is for sure: there will be cranes, some mighty big eagles, and, naturally, gulls galore. An expert on gulls, Amar has authored a number of technical articles on the beasts, and he remains dedicated to various projects...