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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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  • 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
    BIRDWATCHING.IT
  • 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
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