10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2014

In fact, it’s hard to think of a wildlife watching activity I’m more conflicted about, other than perhaps alomost industrial levels of diving in fragile reefs (or the remains thereof). On the one hand it can be an outstanding opportunity to see wildlife you usually don’t, and if done carefully it doesn’t do any harm.

Badgers 154

Badgers Wildlife Reptiles Monkeys 154

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2019

I couldn’t help thinking this–me, the anthropomorphism hater– as I watched a pair of Philippine Eagles tend their nest, raise a chick, and tear monkeys apart in Bird of Prey: The Story of the Rarest Eagle on Earth , a well-crafted, beautifully filmed documentary with a mission. The Philippine Eagle has a kind face.

Eagles 203

Eagles Philippines Eggs Birds 203

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

The rare Rufous Fishing Owl was one of the many species seen by the group here. This included such endangered species seen by our groups in December as Rufous Fishing Owl , Western Wattled Cuckooshrike , Red-fronted Antpecker , Green-tailed Bristlebill and Rufous-winged Illadopsis.

Ghana 203

Ghana Hunters Gambia Guinea 203