It was a rare day in March . . . with temperatures in the 60’s . . . and rarer still . . . for experiencing endangered right whales off the tip of Cape Cod . . . just out from Race Point Lighthouse. What a joy to see thirty or more whales feeding, frolicking […]
What a Spring…
It has been two weeks since I’ve last updated this blog and it feels like a whole season has passed by already… The ringing station at the IBRCE has been very productive with a total ranging roughly around 7250 birds trapped only during March (of which 40-50% were trapped during the last week of March […]
Birding in Costa Rica – Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum)
Part 1/20 of an image “play by play” series taking place in Costa Rica. My tour business leads several highly successful photographic workshops entitled “The Colours of Costa Rica”. What a fantastic place! There is so much to see and do in this country and some really exceptional shooting opportunities. This blog series will feature […]
Birding on the Beautiful Island of St. John
Last month, I had the opportunity to bird and photograph on St. John in the US Virgin Islands. When I first found out that I would be travelling there, I was shocked by how little information was available about where on the island was best for birding and even about the birds of the islands […]
Snail Kites in Florida
Snail Kites are a fascinating raptor and a lesson in the adaptation and specialization that occurs in species. They are found in tropical marshlands and lake shores, and theyfeed almost exclusively on Apple Snails. They have been seen feeding on crayfish in areas where the population of Apple Snails has depleted, but their talons are […]
PhotoShare: Guess the location??
Time for a quick quizz in the form of a PhotoShare, folks… Where do you think this was taken? A cheetah surveying its quarry who are very aware of him. At first glance one might almost think this was taken on the great plains of Eastern Africa (think Tanzania or Kenya)… Yet this photo was […]
Newfoundland Adventure by Fabiola Forns
This land of fog and icebergs is jut a few hours North of us by plane. We visited last year and decided to make it a regular destination. Wherever you look, there are lakes and pines along the road, and the pristine environment captivates the visitor as much as the friendliness and hospitality of the […]
The Birds of Egypt, a photography trip, 2006-2012, 2 of 4
In this part two of my photography trip would like to highlight some areas and zones around Egypt, for this part I am introducing Sinai region and its birds. Sinai is a major stop and one of the most important IBAs in the migratory route from Europe to Africa and back during spring and autumn, […]