In this extract from his fascinating new book Birdpedia, Christopher W Leahy explores the subject of bird identification, its history and relevance to birdwatchers of all levels. Birdpedia is a handbook of all things avian – one to dip into over and over. Well into …
Meet the Falkland Islands Penguins
One of the big attractions for a birdwatcher in the South Atlantic is the Falkland Islands penguins. Five species call the islands home and nature writer Matt Merritt made the trip to see them. Birdwatching in the Falklands isn’t like birding anywhere else. You realise …
No Quibbles Travel Refund Policy
COVID Reserve Now No Quibbles Travel Refund Policy Blue Sky Wildlife offers a Reserve Now No Quibbles Refund Policy for selected set-departure tours advertised with the Reserve Now option on our website until 30th September 2021. What does this mean? For selected set-departure tours listed …
Flyway Birding Association – Ecotourism Conservation At Work
Ecotourism and conservation work hand-in-hand in many countries to preserve native animals and habitats, but what happens with species that cross national boundaries? Niki Williamson, partner and co-founder of Inglorious Bustards Birding, Conservation & Wildlife Tours, reveals how a new not-for-profit organisation will address this …
Falkland Islands Wildlife – A Birding Adventure & More
The Falklands, an archipelago of more than 700 islands, offers a unique experience for nature lovers – birdwatchers and wildlife photographers in particular. A Falkland Islands wildlife tour to this corner of the South Atlantic takes you into a world where nature abounds. In fact, …
Facts About Koalas – Celebrating Wild Koala Day
We’re celebrating Wild Koala Day on May 3 with some fascinating facts about koalas, those cuddly mammals of the Australian bush. The Koala is one of Australia’s many endemic mammals. They are often referred to as Koala Bears, but this is inaccurate, as Koalas are …
Global Big Day – 8th May 2021 Global Birdwatching Count
More than 33,000 birdwatchers around the world took part in the first Global Bird Weekend last October, organised by globalbirding.org. Now, individuals and teams are invited to take part in an exciting Global Big Day taking place on 8 May 2021. In October’s event, birders …
Facts About Orangutans
One compelling reason for travelling to Malaysia is to see orangutans in their natural habitat. These iconic primates have intriguing characteristics and a fascinating lifestyle, as Rebecca Gibson reveals in her facts about orangutans. Orangutans are the largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) mammal on the planet. They …
Birding In South Africa – Where To Go
South Africa is one of the top birding destinations, not only in Africa but in the world. Andrew de Blocq, the Avitourism Project Manager for BirdLife South Africa, shares his expert knowledge of where to go and what you’ll see in South Africa. South Africa …
Wildlife Holidays In 2021 & 2022 Month-By-Month Guide
This Guide To The World’s Best Wildlife Spectacles Will Help You Plan Holidays In 2021 And 2022 As we anticipate an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, now’s the time to use our month-by-month guide to wildlife holidays in 2021 and 2022. All year round there’s …
