Where can I see a Kakapo in the wild?
The Kakapo is undoubtedly one of the rarest birds in the world. If you dream of seeing one in the wild, then you are going to have to be very patient! Introducing the Kakapo These parrots are unusual birds in…
Plan a birdwatching trip to Namibia – an amazing experience
Namibia is a land of extremes. It is 824,292 square kilometres in size and has a coastline that stretches over 1,500 km from South Africa in the south to Angola in the north. Its western neighbour is Botswana, and it…
Boulogne Forest birding: one of the best spots in Paris
Boulogne Forest, or Bois de Boulogne, is one of the few gardens in Paris that is not manicured so it is more bird friendly. The forest is 845 hectares in size and is utilised by Parisians and visitors in many…
Field Guide to National Parks and Game Reserves of East Africa – a useful guide
Authors: Chris and Mathilde Stuart Number of pages: 248 Year published: 2018 Published by: Struik Nature Softcover ISBN: 978-1-77584-062-6 So, you may be wondering why I am reviewing a book that has an image of a lion hunting zebras on…
Birdwatching in Thailand — Rewarding birding in an exotic location!
As with many other tropical destinations, Thailand makes a great place for bird enthusiasts to enjoy these fantastic creatures. Known as one of the best birding destinations in Southeast Asia, Thailand has nearly 1,100 species of birds to look at…
Birdwatching In Spain—A great place for migrants and raptors
Many tourists visit Spain yearly for the culture, fantastic food, and landscapes. Still, for birdwatching enthusiasts, it’s a place to see some of the most exciting aviation creatures in Europe. Having been declared the country with the most UNESCO Biosphere…
Where to see the beautiful, but rare, Golden Pheasant
So, you want to see a Golden Pheasant? The male is a truly beautiful bird, and you have 3 options to see one. Firstly, you can go to a zoo, but a SuperBirder would not get much satisfaction from that…
Nairobi National Park – an outstanding birding location
Are you in Nairobi for a business trip or vacation and can spare a half or a full day in between your busy schedule to go bird watching? The Nairobi National Park is your best bet. The Park is one…
Birds of Britain and Europe – 6th edition
I must admit they I absolutely love DK books with their clear images on white backgrounds. They are truly eye-catching publications. Having said that I have never used one in the field. I look forward to trying this one out…
Birds of New Zealand – 85 endemic species!
If you’re asked to think about things that make New Zealand the country that it is, birds were probably not the first things that came to mind. You probably thought of sheep, the haka or even ‘Lord of the Rings’.…
