Not many years ago, bird conservation in Spain was in its infancy and some of the country’s iconic species were declining dramatically to the point, almost, of extinction. That situation has happily changed, as Niki Williamson of Andalucian wildlife tour company, Inglorious Bustards, reveals. It’s …
Birding Costa Rica for the Serious Birder
Costa Rica has long been famous among serious birdwatchers as one of the world’s best birding destinations. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider a Costa Rica Birdwatching trip there, and some of the birds you should aim to see. Costa Rica …
Spanish Vulture: Finding Vultures in Spain
You may not associate Spain with that family group of scavengers that circle the skies above a body in innumerable Western movies or deal with a cow carcass in rural India. But these days, thanks to careful conservation, finding Spanish vultures is just a matter …
13 Species of Hummingbirds to Spot on a Trip to Central and South America
They may not all be super-rare, but these hummingbirds are among the most beautiful sights to see if you are on a bird tour anywhere in Central and South America, from Honduras through countries such as Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and as far south as …
Top 10 Birding Spots in Honduras
Central America is made up of relatively small countries that are remarkably rich in native bird species. Katinka Domen, Operations Manager and Tour Leader for Beaks and Peaks Birding and Adventure Tours, gives her advice on the best places to choose on a birdwatching trip …
Global Bird Weekend Breaks Two World Records
More than 38,000 birdwatchers around the world took part in the first Global Bird Weekend in October. It has been dubbed ‘The Biggest Birdwatching Event in History’. And it is considered to be one of the greatest citizen science projects ever undertaken. The many birdwatchers …
6 Top Birding Hotspots to See Amazing Avian Species
If you want to see some of the most iconic birds on the planet, you need to plan a trip to one of the top birding destinations. Here are six of the best birding hotspots and locations for keen birdwatchers to find amazing avian species. …
6 Incredible Winter Birding Trips
If you’re a fan of birdwatching, then you know there’s something special about winter birding. It’s a time where everything else is still. The weather is crisp and the magical winter scenery makes finding your favourite birds even more enjoyable. So when it comes to …
Top 9 Tropical Birding Hotspots
If you’re seized by the spirit of adventure and want to go birding in tropical climes, here’s a guide to nine of the best places to choose for some truly exotic species and an all-round unforgettable tropical birding tours. 1). Northern PeruPhoto credit: Kolibri Expeditions, …
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 …