by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
Feet firmly planted on the ground, left elbow out, forearm straight, hand and wrist covered with a thick leather glove, I looked apprehensively at the master falconer standing by my side. He had just sent a ma
Birding usually does not involve lots of fancy equipment like other outdoor activities. All you need is your vigor to search for different and beautiful species of birds, along with a bit of patience. But in order to make the most out of your experi
Especially when traveling for ecotourism and/or adventure (or also for attending events), a good set of binoculars is a boon - an not infrequently even a necessity. Gеnеrаllу ѕреаkіng, there are five categories that any nеwсоmеr to орtісѕ ѕhоuld
Especially if you're birding or wildlife viewing on your travels, good binoculars are essential. But choosing the best ones for your needs and within your budget can be a confusing task. Here's a good guide to the terms and issues involved in making
Nothing wrong with joining the crowds at Maho Bay to stand about five feet under jumbo jets coming in for a landing (what could possibly go wrong?), but I have a new favorite in Dutch Sint Maarten: Parotte Ville. It's really three attractions, becau
Read more…Nepal has 848 recorded species of birds. An ardent bird watcher can travel the length and breadth of Nepal doing little else but bird watching. Birding is possible everywhere in Nepal from the hot plains in the south, th
Read more…The lakes Elementaita, Nakuru and Bogoria in Kenya have been declared Unesco World Heritage Sites for the birdlife around them.
What is the implications to the tourism potential of these Lakes?
Dont miss these gems on your next safari to Kenya.
Read more…After his trip to Jamaica in April when he was able to get amazing footage of Jamaican Endemic birds James Currie will be sharing all of this with visitors to the Briti
Read more…Panama is well-known for its famous Panama Canal, the modern Panama City, and its idyllic islands. Now, thanks to a newly created wildlife refuge, Panama is one of the best destinations for bird lovers in the Americas. Reently on World Wetlands Day –
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I wanted to let everyone know that Rainforest Expeditions www.perunature.com is hosting a promotion with the chance to win a free trip to their award winning lodge, the Tambopata Research Center. This eco lodge started as a research center
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If you think bird-watching is, well, “for the birds”, then you haven’ttraveled to Costa Rica. The first time you see a brilliant flash of scarlet, yellow and blue fly past – a Scarlet Macaw, or the bright yellow and black with the multicolored beak
If bird-watching is your passion, then you definitely want to add Costa Rica to your “Top 10 list of places to go birding.” The small Central American country is home to more than 870 bird species – more than in all of the United States, Canada and M
Jamaica has of course long been in the forefront of Caribbean tourism trends of massive resorts and the type of visitor attractions designed to serve them and the cruise-ship market. But as a large, ecologically rich Caribbean island with plenty of
One of the most brilliantly beautiful tropical birds is definitely the scarlet macaw (Ara macao). Its loud, raucous squawks carry for miles, so usually you hear them before you see them. When you do sight a Scarlet Macaw in the wild, they are breatht
A historic number of 417 different bird species, and 12,665 individual birds, were identified in a 24-hour period – the highest number registered in Central America for the annual bird count. Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on December 5 and finishing at mid
The Sunset Bay Club & SeaSide Dive Resort celebrates 15 years this year as such we offer a special package to all our clients:
You can't afford to miss out on this experience.
For more info feel free to contact us: sunset@cwdom.dm or call 1 (76
Read more…http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=30214
The governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica have now finally given Red Jet the go ahead to fly into both islands. This means that it will be possible for birders to visit both destinations o
Read more…Looking for tour operators and travel agents interested in the 'real' Jamaica, Jamaica beyond the beach. We are a 10 room eco-boutique hotel located in the hills of Jamaica's north east coast ideal for travelle's who do not want to experience the tou
Read more…Birding Adventures TV was recently in Jamaica. Watch the first three episodes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8aUrB5FWUE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=079OywkZx78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S86FfoFc2I
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Planning a birding safari to Kenya, dont miss this jewel that is home to 450 species of birds. While at it stay at our camp on the shores of the Lake.http://www.oasis.co.ke/eco.html
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