10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

If you have been on the receiving end of any guided birding you know that a good guide can make or break the trip and João was up there with the best in terms of his knowledge of the local sites, breeding birds and visitors, coping easily with our constant questioning.

Portugal 247

Portugal Legislation 2000 Adoptable 247

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2013

Now nearing 50 and duly lost in a mid-life crisis, Dragan Simic took to birding rather late – only half a lifetime ago, after successfully testing his inadequate skills in other life threatening activities, such as rock climbing and vertical caving. Trips Catalonia Europe Spain' Steve answers: Bonelli’s Eagle !

Spain 211

Spain Terrapins Europe Eagles 211

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Not many European countries have their single-country guides (the exception being UK, Spain and a few others with a strong in-country publishing scene). Now, let me test the armour of “Birds of Cyprus” (BOC) against the mace of the “Collins Bird Guide” (CBG). published in the US by Princeton as “Birds of Europe”. Birds of Cyprus”.

Cyprus 244

Cyprus Saudi Arabia Europe Birds 244

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Azure-winged Magpies fail to pass the mirror test, a test commonly used to determine self-recognition. While the source does not say so directly, it hints that this means the species is not as intelligent as Eurasian Magpies (which pass the test). Surprisingly, they only stay on the breeding grounds for about 5 weeks.

Finland 147

Finland Birds McDonalds Israel 147