Just off the coast of Taiwan sits the lush, mountainous Lanyu (Orchid) Island. This volcanic island is home to several endemic subspecies of birds, making
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Author: budgetbirders
OMG we got Taiwan Thrush!
I once read that ‘Taiwan is brimming with beauty for two reasons: One is the natural beauty of the island, and the other is the
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Let’s Go to Taiwan! – Daxueshan
We went to Taiwan in June. Is June the optimal time to visit Taiwan? Well, not particularly, at least not from a birdwatching perspective. I’m
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An Update on that Pregnancy Big Year
I’ve shared a lot about our travels and a bit about our personal goals over the years and then I seem to neglect returning to
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Always Stop for the Drongo – Gabon
With so much natural forest left on the sides of the roads, so much exploring can be done without spending any money. We stocked up
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Lékoni
When I look back and think about my time in Lékoni Gabon the first thought that comes to mind is not of the breathtaking scenery
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We Are Going to Gabon!!! – Mikongo Camp
I’m a bit delayed in publishing these blog posts from our time in Gabon so figured why not get them out into the world exactly one year from the day we came home?
Here’s the first portion of one of my most favorite countries to visit in Africa, Gabon.
A BIG Announcement For a Special Kind of BIG YEAR – & A Trip to Colombia
Ross and I like to joke that we could never permanently live in South Florida simply because it would be too dangerous for us —
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Cruizin’ For Tube – A “Pelagic” Aboard a Cruise Liner – April 25-29, 2022
I’ve never actually been on a proper pelagic trip. Sure, I’ve been on at least two self-organized “pelagics” where Ross and I have showed up
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A Trip Planned with 24hrs Notice! – & An update!
When I left for work last Thursday night, the plan for the upcoming weekend was to spend time birding around the Florida Keys, first going
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