Author Archives: James

This week I find myself writing about Colombia again. But this should not come as a surprise as the country…

Colombia is not only home to nearly 20% of all avian life on the planet but this birding mecca also…

We are currently filming in Botswana. What this land-locked country lacks in endemic birds it more than makes up for…

I’ve just finished reading THE PLUME HUNTER (Torrey House Press, December 2011) by Renée Thompson. In this captivating book, Thompson…

Torrent Ducks are the thrill-seekers of the avian world. Very few birds – or animals for that matter – would plunge…

Ok, so I’m unashamedly promoting my new show on National Geographic WILD in this post. It offers a fantastic insight…

Zimbabwe is last in the alphabetical atlas of countries of the world. And, given the unstable political situation (slightly improved…

Yesterday I posted a blog about the mystery hummingbird located in Rogitama, Colombia. I am pleased to share some photographs…

Rogitama Private Nature Reserve, about 3 hours drive north of Bogota, is a true success story. Founded by Roberto Chavarro…

Birding has come a long way since I was a nipper! Advances in optics, field guides, internet resources and now,…