10,000 Birds

JANUARY 12, 2024

I viewed them at dusk, through a telescope, from a ridge overlooking the area they were hunting. It was an exciting experience, though a remarkably chilly one, as winters in Castile and León can be very cold. I’ve yet to see an English pine marten, but I once watched one hunting red squirrels in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland.

Fur 178

Fur Bulgaria Otters Estonia 178

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a graceful, rosy-cheeked 13-year old girl with a magic smile who makes living on the edge of nowhere and forever look like the easiest experience in the world. It’s constructed in three acts: Home, Festival, Hunting. Aisholpan will not be considered a true Eagle Hunter till she successfully hunts.

Eagles 101

Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 101

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2013

These experiences were the highlight of my trip to Ethiopia and one of the most fascinating and enjoyable encounters I have ever had the privilege to experience in many years of wildlife watching. Males sport a larger heart-shaped bare batch encircled by pale fur, that shows off their dominance status. Photo by Adam Riley.

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Ethiopia Primates Mammals Fur 159

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Abel Tasman is popular for its easy hiking trail along the coast and kayaking, keep an eye out for New Zealand Fur Seals and Spotted Shags. Whangarei New Zealand’s most northerly city and smack bang in the middle of the Northland region, those seeking to experience wild New Zealand have a dizzying array of choices here.

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New Zealand Penguins Sanctuary Birds 157