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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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4 key tools for birdwatching

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 experience, you may need the help of just a small handful of simple, non-high-tech items: read post

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  • Birdwatching in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills in Southern California today. 34 species, our new one-day record. Full list at http://tinyurl.com/ybkepm6
    BIRD REPORT - Mar. 7, 2010
    No cocktail hour today, we'll return with that next week.  In the meantime, here's this week's bird report.  28   31 32 34 ( ties the a n...
  • Just watched the video, Terry, and that is indeed a strange-tailed bird. Earlier this morning I got a good, long look at the red-tailed hawk that lives in Washington Square Park. Don't know if it's eating pigeons or rodents, but eat hearty, my friend.
  • http://ibc.lynxeds.com/video/strange-tailed-tyrant-alectrurus-risor...

    Recently past the 1,000 birds worldwide list! Peanuts compared to some, but the goal is to enjoy the common birds as well as the rare ones. Great horned owl in Central Park, New York, recently, but my favourite so far anywhere has to be a Strange-tailed tyrant in the middle of nowhere in the Esteros de Iberá in Corrientes Province. Here is a video of this unique thing. It floats almost.
  • Bird watching in the Danube Delta - the 2nd biggest delta in Europe after the Delta of Volga - with specialized guides. Contact us for more information!
  • Hi Avians!

    Bhutan has 700+ birds waiting to be watched. If you wish to get more details, get in touch with me at info@baralynka.com
  • Two days ago I climbed up to the Jewish holdout of Massada, and as I did so I saw a v-formation of 30 Black storks flying over on its way to Africa. Pretty damn cool.
  • I can only agree with Evert about birding in Rwanda - simply great! I've also started the Rwanda Bird Atlas project where we'll try to collect as many records of sightings (linked to GPS co-ords) over the next 3 years so we can update the lists and distribution of birds in Rwanda. There will hopefully be a publication subsequently - follow the blog on Rwanda birds http://rwandabirdingguide.blogspot.com/

    Also feel free to contact me about info on birding locations etc - I'm also a freelance birding guide based in Ruhengeri (Musanze), NW Rwanda
    Birding in Rwanda
    Rwanda boasts a massive diversity of 730+ species (including migrants) which includes 25 Albertine rift endemics - thus offering birders an avian bon…
  • Rwanda is a country for those who love to do birdwatching.
    It is a safe country, quiet, not to many tourists and numerous (rare) birds.
    For more information you can go to:
    www.rwanda-birds.com and for bookings to go there:
    www.access-rwanda-safaris.com.

    Evert
    BIRDWATCHING.IT
  • For bird watching in Africa, one of your ideal destinations could be Rwanda.
    www.rwanda-birds.com

    Evert
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