Birdwatching is more than just a leisurely hobby; it is a profound and meaningful way to connect with nature. Beyond the joy of spotting colorful plumage and hearing melodious songs, birdwatchers play a vital role in wildlife conservation. In this article, we’ll explore the significant impact that birdwatchers have on the world of conservation and […]
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Getting Started With Birdwatching: A Beginners Guide
Birdwatching is a fun-filled hobby that you can do anytime, anyplace. Besides, you don’t need to spend a considerable amount of money, either. Birdwatching allows you to feel wildlife in the best way. Also, it’s an extremely accessible activity. Otherwise referred to as birding, it has been an exciting hobby for many people. Apart from […]
From a new bird to a new community reserve: India’s tribe sets example
SINGCHUNG, India — “Follow the rustling in the bushes,” whispers Phurpa Tsering, tiptoeing aside. I hear a brief low-pitched call. A bird, larger than a sparrow but smaller than a pigeon, stirs in the branches before diving deeper into another bush in the ravine. Its partner trails behind, revealing a fleeting glimpse of the bird’s […]
WIN a birdwatcher’s kit with Australia’s Natural North & South
For an amazing variety of birdwatching experiences, South Australia and the Northern Territory offer a wide range of habitats and thus an incredible diversity of species, from the Great Australian Bight in the temperate south to the Timor Sea in the tropical north. Whether you are a couple or single traveler with a specific target […]
Swifts migrate from Beijing to southern Africa without landing
Swifts born in Beijing’s old imperial palaces travel 16,000 miles every year to southern Africa and back again without touching ground, and over a lifetime clock up enough miles to get halfway to the moon. New research suggests that after they leave their nests for the first time, the birds spend up to three years […]
Extreme birdwatching: Twitching in war zones
Paul Rendell didn’t think he was in trouble. High up in the mountains, in a remote, lushly-forested corner of the Philippines, the pensioner from Dorset had envisaged a peaceful day amid spectacular scenery. Then the bullets started whistling around him. “We all dived to the ground,” Mr Rendell said. “Our guide Carlitos was shot immediately […]
Birds from Ooty, India
Ooty is a picturesque hill station located in the Western Ghats region of South West India, roughly about 300kms from Bangalore. A touristy place infested with lots of picnickers, honeymoon couples, families, travelers.. yet its a place that’s bowls you out with the diversity of bird life you get to see. Below is a glimpse […]
Endemic & Endangered Birds of the “Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta” (Colombia-South America)
Colombia, is one of the countries with the highest biodiversity on the planet, the highest number of animal and plant species per square kilometer anywhere in the world. With 1871 bird species, it has the largest number of bird species of any country on earth, this number continue to rise each year, 74 birds are […]