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? Uganda (987 / 1083). It makes me think what is the meaning of life, the universe and everything?

Sri Lanka 257

Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! Researchers then explored surrounding areas and several more colonies were discovered (some of this research, including aerial surveys was supported by funds from the Rockjumper Bird Conservation Fund).

Ghana 192

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 192

10,000 Birds

JUNE 30, 2022

And the answer to the question I am raising here is, yes, I would travel to Sri Lanka in the next period. Since the 1990s, Briggs has researched and authored several pioneering Bradt Guides to destinations that were then – and in some cases still are – otherwise practically uncharted by the travel publishing industry.

Sri Lanka 147

Sri Lanka Ghana Uganda Eagles 147