birding the world on a budget
On our very last full day in Australia, we attempted to savor the sounds of the Rainbow Lorikeets flying overhead because we wanted to bottle up the sights and sounds that make Australia so unique. Roger had no idea that in just 48 hours he would no longer be able to point out brightly colored parrots flying overhead or smell the fragrant eucalyptus trees. We were heading home.
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There’s an island off the coast of Southeastern Australia known as Tasmania. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Geographically and biologically isolated, Tasmania is known for
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Ross told me this is a bird blog and people like to read about birds. But this isn’t any post about birds, it’s a post about why Ross sees more birds than me.
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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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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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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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There’s more to larks than meets the eye.
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Surely one of the most colorful ground dwelling birds in all of Africa is Green-breasted Pitta. Breeding birds can be seen displaying in trees, but
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Much of this blog is written in real time, even if there’s a significant delay in uploading to our website. I like to take notes
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The temples built by the Mayans are some of the most sturdy structures in the world. These steps have quite literally stood the test of
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