10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Take Madagascar, for example, one of the world’s highest-priority Biodiversity Hotspots: that island-continent is most famous for its penguins. Well, sort of, as there are no penguins in Madagascar, indigenous or otherwise. Yet, those bird guides are hefty.

Madagascar 250

Madagascar Mammals Lemurs Seychelles 250

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2014

A few weeks from now (it was early April), Eleonora’s Falcons will become a possibility, too, once they return from Madagascar. On our way back, three Common Bottlenose Dolphins show right next to the boat and, some time later, a Painted Lady ( Vanessa cardui ) butterfly appears some 300 metres downwind from the shore. diomedea ).

Greece 240

Greece Malta Croatia Birds 240

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It is acceptable to point out other sea creatures–dolphins or whales or dragonflies–but the main goal is the observation and identification of the birds. He is currently a birding tour guide for Tropical Birding, based in Madagascar, and has co-authored a book on Birding Ethiopia. It is a challenging activity.

Ducks 238

Ducks Groups Species North America 238