Southern African Safari, Large Raptors

Feb 20

This is the third article in a series on Southern Africa inspired by a birding trip to Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls with Rockjumper and two safaris to Chobe National Park in Botswana with Kalahari Tours and Kruger National Park in South Africa with Lion Roar Safaris. The articles in...

Plains-wanderer by Adam Riley

Feb 02

For the past two decades, my key birding goal has been to see a representative of every single bird family. Originally I had intended to accumulate as large a bird list as possible but at times I felt that the focus of always finding the next new bird somewhat diminished...

Hummingbird Highlights

Jul 28

Hummingbirds are a huge family of tiny, vibrantly coloured and physiologically fascinating birds! They bear the most extraordinary, descriptive names and are treasures within the avian world. As per the latest IOC taxonomy there are 366 known hummingbirds, with new species being described or split every year. Fueled by nectar,...

Argentina Birding

May 26

Argentina, is the 8th largest country in the world, and a land of striking contrasts rich in culture, history and fabulous wildlife. To the east it is flanked by the vast Atlantic. To the west is Chile and the majestic Andes, rising so high that the Southern Hemisphere’s highest mountain –...

Uncover Northern Colombia

May 18

Welcome, to the Avian Wonderland of Northern Colombia! As the country with more bird species than any other, Colombia is almost an overstimulation of the senses. Home to an impressive 1900 species of birds, including a phenomenal 89 endemics, the avian richness to be found here is simply extraordinary.Colombia's wealth...