10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

Even red list species are being exported under the claim that they are captive bred despite the lack of breeding facilities in the archipelago. Amazingly, CITES is actually getting on the case after the practice has been going on for only ten years… a.

Solomon Islands 160

Solomon Islands Breeding Birds Species 160

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Before my first trip to the tropics many years ago I always wondered how is it even possible that new bird species are discovered with all the deforestation and general habitat obliteration going on all over the world. I mean, we as a species are today basically everywhere. But still new species are found.

Solomon Islands 231

Solomon Islands Ecuador Colombia Brazil 231

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

On one memorable occasion, I recall a birder breaking his cover while I was watching the movie, “The Thin Red Line” Given that the director of that war film is into nature and might also be a birder, I guess it was expected that a few fantastic looking birds from the Solomon Islands would appear on the screen now and then.

Costa Rica 179

Costa Rica Solomon Islands Wisconsin Farming 179

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2014

I had barely made it far into the place, and was about to start photographing some breeding Australian Pied Shags when I heard a call to my left that I didn’t immediately recognise. There are simply no middle gears for this species. I’ve been told its one of the hardest species to photograph here, so I am quite proud!

New Zealand 170

New Zealand Solomon Islands Sanctuary Vanuatu 170