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A New Protected Area
The end, they say, is just another beginning in disguise.
Too Close For Comfort
As birders, we often look for species such as the White-fronted Plover, African Black Oystercatcher and Kelp Gull when we visit the magnificent beaches along our coastline.
Let's Get The Party Started
Out-birding the birds of the miombo
Check Your Mate
King Penguins breed en masse at sub-Antarctic islands, with most pairs occurring in vast, sprawling colonies.
Boom, Cackle& Whine
Birds make themselves heard above wind farm noise
Duck, Down
White-backed Duck diving behaviour
Alien Invasions
Mapping movements of alien bird species.
Nest And Nuptial Bower - Eastern Clapper Lark
One of the intriguing things about lark biology is that some species build domed nests while others nest in open cups.
New Breeding Record - African Skimmer
The year 2016 was one in which we all came to expect the unexpected.
Short-Tailed Shear Waters In The Atlantic Ocean
Short-Tailed Shear Waters In The Atlantic Ocean
Chestnut Weavers' - Mass Market
The Chestnut Weaver Ploceus rubiginosus is a seasonal nomad of arid regions – and a species that I have long wanted to observe and photograph at the nest. Finally, in the summer of 2017, my wish was granted in Namibia’s Erongo Conservancy.
Tawny Tantrum
Tawny Tantrum
Red Alert For The Red Lark
Red Alert For The Red Lark
Back To The Future
Back To The Future
Not A Fan Of Wind Farms?
US President Donald Trump has come out strongly against renewable energy, claiming that wind energy ‘kills all your birds’. He has also suggested that environmentalists never talk about this problem. Does he have a point?
Dying for a Drink
Dehydration risk for desert birds.
Pelican Push-Ups
Pelicans have the largest bill of any bird in the world and their enor-mous pouches, which are apparently capable of holding about 10 litres of water, are often the subject of discussion.
Shining Light - Dr Andrew Jenkins
Raptor biologists comprise a discipline renowned for the dedication of its disciples and Andrew Jenkins is a beacon among even the brightest.