By Fitzroy Rampersad Fitzroy or Fitz as he is fondly called began observing and photographing birds when the COVID-19 Pandemic forced border closures around...
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I had no intention of making a questionnaire or analysing the results. I was just curious what the US birders dream about, so I...
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Can a family-focused trip—even to one of the world’s most biodiverse countries—deliver enough opportunities for avian observation to satisfy this serious world birder? If...
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I’m still recovering from several days of blisteringly good birding in Panama, including a jaunt down Old Gamboa Road. This legendary trail connected to...
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In her book, “On a Wing and a Prayer,“ Sarah Woods describes the bird that captured her interest when she first visited Panama: “At...
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One of the recurring discussions in the world of nature writing is the problem of tone. Given the sheer magnitude of the issues facing...
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North Americans are so enamored with wood warblers that we often forget that folks in most countries don’t get to see these exquisite insectivores. Even...
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Endemism is special. Patriotic birders from every corner of the globe proudly declare the number of endemics of their home country or secretly lament...
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