10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

One reason that I can think of for subjecting myself to such a torturous experience is if I am going birdwatching. I had never been to Colombia before so didn’t know the best birding spots in the vicinity of the capital. Military checkpoints outside of cities are a common thing in Colombia. Oh yeah, I almost forgot.

Colombia 221

Colombia Birds Raised Ecuador 221

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

This bird, of the Turdus family, can be found on the western slopes of Ecuador and Colombia. This was a very interesting experience with quick breaths, speeding heartbeats, and a few tense moments of not being able to photograph the bird due to fog.

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Ecuador Colombia Humane Experience 146

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!

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2011 Birds South Korea North Dakota 183

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2014

I got to see a beautiful female and owlet on a trip to a secret nest location near Howard Prairie Lake (human-made nest structures have enhanced local breeding for these huge owls whose nest success is boosted to 83% on artificial platforms vs. 66% at natural sites). The experience, the place, and the bird combine to make this my BBOTY.

2014 189

2014 Costa Rica South Africa Birds 189

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

Like all talented travel writers, Dunn is adept at drawing us into his experiences. There is a photo of him caring for a White-chinned Sapphire in the book, the only human pictured in Dunn’s 16-page collection of hummingbird photographs, and it is inspiring. I had hoped for more.

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Costa Rica Brazil Ecuador Bolivia 264

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2010

With these lions there were clear welfare and public safety issues, When dealing with lions there are not only welfare and public safety issues, we are therefore delighted to be working with PAWS who have enormous experience with big cats and a reputation for setting the highest standards in animal care.”.

ADI 100

ADI Animal Defenders International Bolivia Lions 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Birding here is a joy, further augmented by the world’s most intact mammalian megafuana, fascinating tribal cultures, breath-taking scenery and the cradle of human history. Adam has traveled extensively to all 7 continents, leading tours to numerous countries ranging from Colombia to Egypt, Angola to Papua New Guinea and Antarctica to Alaska.

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Papua New Guinea Madagascar Africa Equatorial Guinea 221