Birds of Kruger National Park: 44 bird species you can find in the park
There’s no denying it, Kruger has A LOT of birds. Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the largest game reserves in Africa …
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Birds of Patagonia, a guide for bird watching enthusiasts
Patagonia attracts thousands of visitors every year looking for guanacos, pumas, and glaciers. But the birds of Patagonia are equally impressive! Here’s a list of …
Hornbills of South Africa
Hornbills are a family of birds found in subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia (Papua Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu). Of the 24 species of …
Flocking to see Australian parrots: five tours that will take you there
When you picture a parrot in the wild, where do you imagine it? In a lush green jungle? I know I always thought of parrots …
How to Paint Birds in Watercolor (tips from a beginner)
If in January you would’ve told me that I would be painting birds in watercolor in no time, I would’ve told you that you were …
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Who’s that creepy little guy wandering around your backyard in the dark? If you live on the coast of New Zealand or the southern coast …
Top 10 Wildlife Tours in Australia
As a kid, Australia always seemed like the most exotic and faraway place I could imagine, full of bizarre and wonderful creatures. Mammals that lay …
South African Owls, a Guide to the Owl Species Found in South Africa
Owls of South Africa Few African birds of prey hold the same mystical appeal as owls. There are 12 owl species in Southern Africa ranging from …
17 Birding Festivals in the United States in 2024
If you’re into birds then it’s time to get yourself to a birding festival! These events are packed with activities, field trips, guided walks, workshops, …
Birding in Texas; How I saw 200 Bird Species in 3 Days
Table of ContentsBirding in Texas, Birding BeaumontWhy Beaumont is the perfect place to see Texas migratory birdsWhen is the best time to see the bird …
The Biggest Eggs in the World
Think how much easier an Easter egg hunt would be if you were using the biggest eggs in the world. It’s not surprising that ostriches …
Vulture Extremes in Botswana
Different species of vultures play very different rolls at a carcass. What I love about this photo is that it shows the two extremes of …
Great Gray Owl in Manitoba
“That’s my favorite owl in the world,” I said to Cristina as we stared at a wall full of taxidermied bird mounts in Winnipeg two …
Osprey Feeding Chicks, Nags Head, NC
We were passing through Nags Head, North Carolina on our way out to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge when we happened to notice an …
Waddling With African Penguins
You don’t have to go to Antarctica to see penguins. In fact, you can see the Big 5 and penguins in the same country. Welcome …
Cape Gannet Colony, South Africa
There are only six Cape Gannet breeding colonies in the world and one of them can be found three hours north of Cape Town in …
Four Snowy Owl Facts
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) is found in open tundra along the Arctic Circle, from Canada to Russia and Scandinavia. It is named for its …
The Anhinga Trail: Where to See Birds and Alligators in the Everglades NP
You don’t have to go slogging through deep swamps and get bitten by a thousand mosquitoes to see alligators and waterbirds in the Everglades. In …
Secretary Bird Facts: Diet, Breeding, Behavior
The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius), is an endemic African raptor. This terrestrial bird of prey is easily identifiable by its long legs, long lashes, and …