Are you planning a visit to Belize? Perhaps you’re interested in learning more about this tiny Caribbean country? Or do you simply want a good read? If you answered yes to any of these questions, …
Stygian Owl Research by BRRI Team
In general, diurnal raptor species tend to be greater studied than their nocturnal counterparts. However one organization, the Belize Raptor Research Institute, is changing all that. They are focusing a large part of their efforts …
Hope is the Thing with Feathers
Hope is the thing with feathers; so begins a poem by Emily Dickinson. This line served as inspiration for the title of Christopher Cokinos’ book of the same name. This tome recounts the stories of …
Birding in Nepal – The Discovery of the Terai and the Adventure of the Himalayas
What is it like birding in Nepal? Thanks to the stability and security of the country in recent years, and the fascination and awe many people experience when viewing the Himalayas, Nepal is becoming an …
A Top Predator in Belize: The Harpy Eagle
In general, it is not easy to see forest raptors. Observing the Harpy Eagle, a low density species, can be more difficult still. But for many bird watchers this eagle is one of the “most …
Birdwatching Morocco – Mountains, Sea, Marshes and Wind-swept Dunes
While birdwatching in Morocco, I don’t know what hit me first – the hypnotic music, the bustling voices in the marketplace, or the smells of spiced vegetables and meat grilling on open barbecues in the …