10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

This map shows the distribution of the World’s bird species, based on overlying the breeding and wintering ranges of all known species. And it raises a question: if all the birds are having a party over there, am I in the wrong spot? Costa Rica (857 / 903). Why am I here? And where all those birds are? The Afrotropics.

Sri Lanka 257

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2011

I photographed this Guianan Cock-of-the-rock at a lek site near Surama, deep in the rainforest zone of Guyana, and my incredible experience with Andean Cock-of-the-rocks was at a display lek on the edge of the town of Jardin, in the coffee-belt of Colombia, both just incredible birds that make the heart soar with joy!

2011 194

2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 194

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2016

For those who happen to be faithful followers of posts about birding in Costa Rica, no, you haven’t accidentally browsed to the wrong place. It might not be Costa Rica, but it is one of the most important, birdiest events on the planet, and checking it out was a dream come true. Waiting for the sandgrouse.

Costa Rica 182

Costa Rica Eagles Birds 182

10,000 Birds

JUNE 30, 2022

It is slightly larger than Costa Rica, and in the most strategic places it has a well-developed infrastructure. Those large international agencies use reputable local ground agents, and in my experience this creates a safety cocoon around the travellers. Sri Lanka is a ‘must visit country’ for any keen birder.

Sri Lanka 147

Sri Lanka Ghana Uganda Eagles 147