Read enough birding trip reports on this or any other site and you’re sure to...
As far as color terms go, vermilion is a winner, reeking of exoticism and antiquity....
Although the title to this post may be incomprehensible (think Brylcreem,) its topic is straightforward....
Ah, emerald! That brilliant beryl, birthstone of May and the most valuable gemstone, by weight,...
The idiomatic expression “for the birds“ is common enough to crop up in everyday conversation....
Readers of my recent disquisition of the color buff may have been surprised to learn...
Of all the subtle shades and tones of the natural world, one of the most...
Birding shares an inextricable connection to ornithology and taxonomy. Once you endeavor to put a...
Load more posts
Recent Posts
Fixing the DipsBy Faraaz Abdool
Ask a Birder: Can Birds be Pessimistic?By Kai Pflug
When Sharing a Rare Bird Sighting Does More Harm Than GoodBy Grace Waters
Ecuador – Profile for BirdersBy Editor
Bird Guides of the World: Adarsh Nagda, KenyaBy Editor
The Binoculars That Changed My LifeBy a Guest
Birding Lodges of the World: Locanda Villa Naumanni, ItalyBy Editor
Posting Calendar
| DAY | WRITER(S) | SERIES (w) |
|---|---|---|
| MON | Kai (w) | Birding Lodges |
| TUE | Donna (m) Susan (m) Hannah (m) Fitzroy (m) Grace (m) | Bird Guides |
| WED | Leslie (bw) Faraaz (bw) | Ask a Birder/Bird Guide |
| THU | Paul (w) Cathy (bw) Kelly (m) | Birder’s Lists |
| FRI | David (w) Kendall (m) Rhea (m) | Species Spotlight |
| SAT | Peter (bw) Luca (bw) | From the Archives |
| SUN | Clive (w) Sanjana (m) Valters (m) | Three Photos |
| w weekly, bw biweekly, m monthly | ||
| Any time: Dragan, Erika, Jason, John, Mark, Rolf, Sara; Location Profiles | ||
See here for info on the writers.
Newsletter
Signup and receive notice of new posts!
Thank you!
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.






