10,000 Birds

AUGUST 12, 2015

I can’t help noticing that you’ve just posted an angry story about Cecil the Lion on your timeline. And that lions are really cute. And you’ve posted a link to a petition to an airline to ask them to stop transporting trophies. But the story wasn’t really one about conservation.

Lions 209

Lions Hunting Sierra Leone Buffalo 209

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

The day before, the day I arrived, was a transport day, and that meant the pack hadn’t been seen in the afternoon. And the morning before the Mkuze pack of Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, had been very close to one of the park’s few Lions, as far as tracking collars had told. But a Lion attack is not a snaring.

Wolves 189

Wolves Lions Dogs Vet 189

10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2020

In the main section, each set of hotspots starts with a two-page state intro focusing on climate, access & transportation, health & safety, and the birdwatching highlights; including a basic map showing the main cities, the river systems and the birding hotspots. But that is not the only thing.

India 245

India Lions 2020 Groups 245

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

A far cry from the “lion jams” in safari parks. and pre-arranged transport at the landing took me back to Entebbe airport. The community charges every birder 25 thousand Uganda shilling and a boat with guide and skipper costs another 150 thousand. My guide for the other two locations was Shakul.

Uganda 225

Uganda Netherlands Monkeys Portugal 225