Conserving nature by opting for ecotourism Ecotourism expert and advisor Barrie Cooper gives good reasons why we have to conserve our planet’s natural resources and choose our holidays with nature conservation in mind. This is the only planet in the Universe where life exists. There …
The First Global Bird Weekend Gets Off to a Flying Start
Tim Appleton MBE is the co-founder of the UK’s hugely successful annual Birdfair, the largest wildlife event in the world. In early 2016 he helped launch Blue Sky Wildlife as part of the team. Now he is embarking on a new venture, a Global Bird …
Where and When to Go Whale and Dolphin Watching in the Azores
The Azores archipelago is found off the west coast of Portugal and northwest of North Africa. It is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins year-round. This guide will help you choose which of the islands and when …
Virtual Birdfair 2020 – Must-See Wildlife Travel Exhibitors
The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to live events in 2020 but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy everything Birdfair traditionally stages at its home on the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, only online. The experiences on offer at Virtual Birdfair 2020 include top-class lectures and …
Sabi Sands Game Reserve vs Kruger National Park – How to Choose Between Them
Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa are both special places for wildlife watching. So how do you choose between them? Leon Marais, an experienced wildlife photographer and safari guide with Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife and Custom Tours, loves them both for …
How to Get the Best From a Kruger National Park Safari or Birding Tour
Kruger National Park in South Africa is possibly the world’s most famous safari and birding tour destination. Leon Marais, a wildlife photographer and safari guide with Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife and Custom Tours, knows the park well and offers his expert tips on getting the most …
Bird Watching in Australia – Finding Endemic and Elusive Grasswrens
Australia’s endemic grasswrens are among the most desirable birds to see for local and visiting birdwatchers alike. But finding and getting good views of them isn’t easy, as Gordon Rich found out when he went on a very special bird watching tour in Australia. How …
Top Tip: Bird Watching in the Coronavirus Lockdown Is Good for Your Mental Health!
Being in nature has always been beneficial to our mental health, but it has become particularly important in the coronavirus pandemic. Ruth Miller, of Birdwatching Trips in north Wales, outlines how bird watching can contribute to our mental wellbeing. It’s pretty fair to say that …
How Wildlife Tour Operators are Adapting to Coronavirus as Travel Restrictions Ease
Europe is slowly comes out of lockdown, and the wildlife tour operators that feature on Blue Sky Wildlife are putting measures in place. They are following their governments’ guidelines to ensure the safety of their guests and changing the way they run trips. Nature lovers …
A Guide to Namibia Safari Tours & the Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park
For more than 20 years Kathryn Haylett, Founder of Your Safari, has been organising tailor-made Namibia safari tours. These include self-drive, large and small group guided, and specialist photographic tours. Here she advises on what can be seen on a safari tour of Namibia and …