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Birdwatchers/birders are of course a special breed, and many in admiration of our fine feathered friends will go to the ends of the earth. In this group, avians R us!

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7 of the world´s top birdwatching meccas

Henry Vagrant/Animalia Truly dedicated birders are known to plan travel around their obsession, and there are of course thousands of fantastic birdwatching destinations to choose from. But several stand out that should be on their lifetime bucket list. The following seven represent the highest global diversity, endemism, and spectacle in birdwatching—spanning the Amazon, Andes, wetlands, savannas, cloud forests, temperate migration corridors, and tropical rainforest, making them perennial…

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For the 'aves': the art and sport of falconry in Spain

Tom Meaker 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 magnificent Harris's hawk into the air, soaring into the sky, then swooping down towards me. “He won’t attack me, will he?” I asked. “Not unless he mistakes you for a rabbit,” the instructor deadpanned, “and there is no chance of that”, he grinned. He…

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How do I buy the best binoculars for travel?

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 bе аwаrе оf. They оvеrlар but аlѕо dіffеr in vаrіоuѕ wауѕ bесаuѕе they're designed fоr a vаrіеtу оf рurроѕеѕ. In this post I will highlight three саtеgоrіеѕ and whаt thе kеу features are that уоu ѕhоuld bе looking fоr whеn buying thе best compact…

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Choosing the right binoculars for birding

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 that choice! read post

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Vincent Bontoux September 9, 2026 at 9:21am

This list of Europe's top "sustainable" birding destinations (read on to see what that means) includes two in France, and it´s interesting especially because these regions are less well known https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/best-sustai...
Ed Wetschler June 15, 2026 at 4:13pm

A look at 8 of the world´s top birding destinations, very helpful for travel planning purposes - and I must say, for the most part spot-on https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/other/8-of-the-best-places-in-the-...

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Wendy Capra January 29, 2026 at 7:34pm

Birdwatching aside, all beautiful places! https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g60277934/places-to-bird-...

The Top Ten Best Places in the U.S. to Go Bird-watching

Get ready to flock to these locations.
José Balido January 27, 2026 at 9:38am

I always thought the terms birding and birdwatching were pretty much interchangeable, but it turns out they´re not: https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/birding-vs-bi...

Birding vs Bird-watching: What's the Difference?

These two bird terms mean almost—but not exactly—the same thing. You can go birding or bird-watching, or both.
David Paul Appell August 17, 2025 at 1:34pm

The "capital" of birding in North America isn´t what you might expect - it´s actually Cape May, New Jersey, because of its unique location on the "Atlantic Flyway," attracting a wide variety of miratory birds (espciaelly in the fall); its diverse habitats; its Audubon Society Bird Observatory; its School of Birding; and many birding events throughout the year but especially during the migration seasons. Here´s a good overview: https://www.capemaymag.com/feature/the-birding-breakdown/

The Birding Breakdown – Cape May Magazine
Wendy Capra December 30, 2024 at 9:19pm

Some great specific suggestions here! https://birdwatchingenthusiast.com/best-birdwatching-destinations-i...

15 Best Birdwatching Destinations in the World: A Birder’s Dream Journey
John Kipper March 6, 2023 at 11:04am

An interesting example of how technology is revolutionizing birding: https://www.thedailybeast.com/birdwatching-is-going-high-tech-thank...

Birdwatching Is Going High-Tech Thanks to This New Tool

Follow your favorite bird wherever they go.
María José November 30, 2022 at 12:09pm

In Veracruz, Mexico, the annual "River of Raptors" is an amazing lure for birders: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/mexico-birdwatching-of...

In Mexico, birdwatching offers fragile lifeline for nature, economy

Every year millions of birds glide the air currents between Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental mountains and the Gulf of Mexico in a spectacle dubbed the…
Jeffrey Kunst September 2, 2022 at 8:28pm

The Daily Beast just published a wonderfully detailed and wide-ranging look at some remarkable birds and the destinations in which they're found: https://www.thedailybeast.com/these-cool-birds-will-make-you-want-t...

These Cool Birds Will Make You Want to Get Into Birding

As well as everything you never knew you wanted to know about them.
Max Pesling February 12, 2022 at 10:59am

If you don't mind a little tromping about in the cold, winter birding can be just as rewarding as any other time of year. Here's an example from Massachusetts: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/winter-is-prime-time-for-birdw...

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/winter-is-prime-time-for-birdwatching-in-massachusetts/