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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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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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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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Darryl Musick March 8, 2010 at 5:09am

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...
Ed Wetschler March 5, 2010 at 8:14pm

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.
Terence Baker January 23, 2010 at 11:59pm

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.
Adina Nutu - Explore Romania December 20, 2009 at 5:23pm

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!
Bara Lynka Tours & Travels, November 23, 2009 at 10:04am

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
Terence Baker November 19, 2009 at 9:08pm

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.
Marcell Claassen November 18, 2009 at 9:32pm

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…
Evert Jakobs October 30, 2009 at 9:42am

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

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Evert Jakobs October 14, 2009 at 11:12am

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

Evert