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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For Four Days… NO BIRDING – South Africa
For four days we packed up and prepared ourselves for our oncoming trip to Gabon. No birds were involved. The portion of our trip where
Read moreTake the Good With the Bad – Kgalagadi Transfrontier NP
According to our Southern African Bird finder guide, Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park in South Africa’s far northwest corner is one of the best places in
Read moreAn Update Since Being “Home”
For anyone wondering, our days of living out of a truck and birding across the continent of Africa have come to an end. Anyone who
Read moreRoyal Mile – Uganda
I’m not sure how the name “Royal Mile” came to be, but Budongo Forest has been referred to by that moniker for years. Maybe the
Read moreWait, It Was His First?!?!
Blue-capped Hummingbird holds a very special distinction. Blue-capped Hummingbird was the very first bird that Ross learned about that is known as a “range-restricted endemic.”
Read moreFinally Some Birding! @ The Rondo Plateau – Southern Tanzania
It was a nightmare to get to, but the Rhondo Plateau was a fantastic place to visit! Now if only we could decipher our bird books to identify our target batis!
Read moreNo One Has Time To Get Sick — Birding Dzalanyama
Getting sick while travelling is no joke. Anyone who’s ever had to run to the bathroom might find solace in a clean, porcelain throne. Unfortunately
Read moreIndonesia – Sumatra, Aceh – Searching for a Needle In a Haystack
What is the smallest commercial plane you’ve ever been on? I have been on quite a few small planes in my day, but when it
Read moreIndonesia – Time For a Boat Trip! – Bangkaru & Babi
Indonesia is an island nation most famous among international tourists for the beautiful paradise that is the island of Bali. But let me tell you,
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