Archive for the 'Birders' Category

I have never been birding in Sri Lanka but if I ever get the opportunity to go there, I will certainly take it.
In the meantime, I can still enjoy photos of the birds of that country by going to the birding blog of Amila Salgado. It’s called Gallicissa - a birder in an endemic hotspot. […]

It’s my birthday today.
Okay - that is quite enough cheering, singing and laughter. (Laughter??? Why are you laughing? I’m not THAT old.)
I was hoping to go for an early morning birding walk before the forecast hot weather. Then I was going to read a bit, relax watching a DVD or two and some of the […]

Ornithologist: another name for a birder or bird watcher, but usually someone who takes their interest very seriously. Those who study birds as part of their work are best called ornithologists.
I regard myself as a birder primarily. I watch birds. I photograph birds. I write about birds (on this blog). I talk (as a guest […]

Most people have heard of James Bond the slick, handsome, debonair lady-killing spy featured in a series of novels and successful films. Good escapist stuff for those who like action packed movies.
What most people do not realise is that the REAL James Bond was an ornithologist. Ian Fleming, the author of the spy novels was […]

The second Australian Birdfair at Leeton, New South Wales, is coming closer. It will be held from 15th to the 18th November.
The theme this year is “Our disappearing woodland birds - their future conservation.”

The Australian Birdfair 15-18 November 2007

Seminars and lectures about birds and other aspects of the natural world.
Birding and Nature related organisations, […]