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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

10,000 Birds

The Oriental Darter is classified as Near Threatened – the reasons are the usual ones: habitat loss, hunting, and pollution. of its hunts are successful. If not knowing this information any longer and thus suspecting you might be suffering from dementia, there are always some other animals around to facilitate assisted suicide.

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

10,000 Birds

The one downside: they make your feet incredibly stinky, but if that’s what I must suffer for foot comfort, so be it. The hand warmers in my pocket not only were relief for my fingers but kept my batteries in my camera a little warmer too, extending their life. Hats are a must. I’m going to let you in on a pro tip.

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