10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

He is the author of Underwater Guide to Seychelles (2015), Underwater Eden (2019) and Reef Fishes of Seychelles (2021). The introduction covers the geography, history and climate of Seychelles, as well as travel practicalities (language, getting there, visa, accommodation, money, getting around, a suggested itinerary, glossary).

Seychelles 241

Seychelles Wildlife Tortoises Fish 241

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The mongabay.com portal has compared data on a unit of area basis of the percentage of the total global number of species of birds, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fish and vascular plants. And small country often equals short distances and easy traveling. The best season is December, followed by June-July.

Gambia 242

Gambia Equatorial Guinea Species Rwanda 242

10,000 Birds

MAY 16, 2018

The guide Tony was very professional, knew the area, the plants, reptiles, and without a doubt, the birds. Our first morning on the Billabong at Cooroboree, I got to watch this Pied Cormorant fish for a form of catfish, quite successfully, I might say. It was so good, we re-booked with him for a sunrise cruise the very next day.

Geese 133

Geese Birds Australia Ducks 133

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2012

Lake Eacham is a crater lake that was once home to an endemic fish, but that species is gone from the lake due to introduced (but native) fishes (the species survies thanks to fish fanciers collecting them, however). One the reptile front a small Lace Monitor high up a tree was a pretty cool spot.

Kangaroos 161

Kangaroos Guinea Pigs Turkey Guinea 161