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Phillip Island: Where the Little Penguins Come Home
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (343+ words) Phillip Island is the quintessential Victorian holiday spot, located 142 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. It is a particularly popular destination for families and tourists, and given that we had overseas guests staying with us this month, it ticked all the boxes…...
Bird Guides of the World: Derek Lovitch, USA
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (412+ words) What is your favorite bird species? I hate to be clich, but I usually answer this as "whatever happens to be in my binoculars at the moment." I do mean that, but really, picking a favorite is just too hard!...
Birding Baluran NP, East Java - 10,000 Birds
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (344+ words) And if you think it is only a few poor people involved in poaching, think again: "Not only locals but also members of the military have been involved in poaching" (source). That made me rather welcome seeing a pair of…...
Birding Lodges of the World: Blue Zebra Island Lodge, Malawi
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (437+ words) Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? African Pitta (Usually visits us in November to March). What is the name of your lodge, and since when has…...
Bird Guides Of The World: Sande David, Uganda - 10,000 Birds
1+ week, 5+ day ago (289+ words) What is your favorite bird species? This is always a difficult question for me because I take a keen interest in every bird, from the tiny warblers and waxbills to the massive hornbills. Every new season, place, habitat, and time…...
Birding Lodges Of The World: Kurumbo Lodge, Gambia - 10,000 Birds
1+ week, 6+ day ago (473+ words) Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? It is impossible to mention one species only. All year round, so many species are coming and going. But the…...
Birding Lodges of the World: Umbrellabird Lodge – Reserva Buenaventura, Ecuador
2+ week, 6+ day ago (539+ words) Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? The Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) is undoubtedly the flagship species attracting birders to our lodge. Its spectacular lekking displays can…...
Three Photos: Sunbirds of Cape Town
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (63+ words) Malachite Sunbird, October 2019 Orange-breasted Sunbird, April 2016 Southern Double-collared Sunbird, August 2020By Dominic Rollinson, Birding Ecotours Malachite Sunbird, October 2019 Orange-breasted Sunbird, April 2016 Southern Double-collared Sunbird, August 2020 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. See…...
Bird Guides of the World: Grace Watchanapon, Thailand
3+ week, 5+ day ago (467+ words) What is your favorite bird species? My name is Grace Watachapon and I live in Chiang Mai Thailand. What are the main regions or locations you cover as a bird guide? The area we bird is Northern Thailand including Chiang…...
Birding Lodges of the World: The Birder’s Inn, India
3+ week, 6+ day ago (468+ words) Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)? Dusky Eagle " Owl What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating? The Birder's…...