On Tuesday (Jan 20) Ross and I visited Jigokudani monkey park, a monkey-spa paradise, where wild Japanese Macaques live and come to bathe in the
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Author: budgetbirders
First taste of Japan
Yesterday (Jan 18) we boarded a ferry and headed south to the Izu Island chain located south of Tokyo, Japan. Our game plan for the
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And so it Begins…
Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted to the blog! I have a new goal to AT LEAST post twice a week, but so
Read moreThe Hunt for the ‘Elepaio
The hunt for the O’ahu ‘Elepaio could have gone one of two ways: “three strikes and you’re out” or “third time’s a charm.” Before I
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A “Big Day” to start off our “Big Year”
Since Ross and I are going on a pretty epic birding trip over the course of the next year we decided that January 1, 2015 would
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The idea of a six month birding adventure first came to fruition about two years ago when I made the decision to get out of
Read moreTypes of Budget Birding
Birding on a budget can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. The budget of a teenager who has just
Read moreWhat is a Budget Birder?
Birding on a budget can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. The budget of a teenager who has just
Read moreKuliouou Valley Trail
Target Birds: Oahu Elepaio, introduced forest birds Kuliouou Valley Trail runs along a creek into Kuliouou Forest Reserve. The trail is fairly easy going for
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Target Birds: Oahu Amakihi, Apapane Tantalus Drive is a loop road that takes you from 200 ft to 1500 ft in only a few
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