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Black-winged Stilt

Migratory waders and other birds in Sydney Olympic Park

13 February 20212 August 2020 by Margarita

Bicentennial Park in western Sydney is one of the best bird-watching spots in Sydney – over 200 species of birds have been recorded here. Part of the Sydney Olympic Park, … Read more

Outdoors adventures in Sydney to do after lockdown

Six outdoors adventures in Sydney to go on after lockdown

7 June 202321 June 2020 by Margarita

Three months in lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic and we are all itchings for adventures in Sydney. I, for one, desperately missed being out in nature, immersed in epic landscapes and … Read more

Birds of Istanbul - Yellow-legged gull

Finding birds in Istanbul without looking for them

26 July 202322 May 2020 by Margarita

My Istanbul trip was not aimed at finding wildlife. I was in town to explore the monuments of the Roman and Byzantine empires, see the Whirling Dervishes, enjoy some traditional … Read more

Top 10 Pantanal Adventures to Add to Your Brazil Holidays

Top 10 Pantanal Adventures For Your Brazil Holidays

1 December 202210 May 2020 by Margarita

No holiday in Brazil would be complete without experiencing the country’s spectacular biodiversity. After all, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. And to witness this powerhouse of … Read more

Bear watching in Katmai National Park, Alaska

Katmai Bear Viewing – the Ultimate Alaska Experience

26 September 202324 April 2020 by Guest Author

Want to go bear viewing in Alaska and see them salmon fish in the wild? Then read on to find out what it’s like to watch and photograph bears in … Read more

enjoying wildlife while in sel-isolation

Garden Safari: How to enjoy nature during a lockdown?

24 June 20212 April 2020 by Margarita

As the world pauses and most of the people around the globe retreat to their dwellings to ride out the wave of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us started looking … Read more

Broad-billed motmot at La Selva Biological Station

Wildlife of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

1 June 20231 April 2020 by Margarita

One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s northeastern lowlands, as part of our wildlife watching itinerary, was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the … Read more

Wildlife watching at Tirimbina

Tirimbina Lodge: wildlife, rainforest and Costa Rica’s longest suspended bridge

1 June 202330 March 2020 by Margarita

Keen to experience the magic of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica? Love spotting wildlife on your travels? Then spend a couple of days wildlife watching in Tirimbina Lodge and … Read more

Landmarks in Costa Rica - La Paz river

Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano

1 June 202327 March 2020 by Margarita

We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … Read more

wild dogs in Kruger

Guide to planning Kruger National Park Safari

12 April 202325 March 2020 by Margarita

Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. While South Africa is one of the top countries to see … Read more

Corcovado Tour-corcovado beach

Wild Adventure of Getting to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica

26 February 202220 March 2020 by Margarita

After spending a day in the tranquil town of Drake Bay we had an early start the following morning to meet our guide Bolivar from Surcos tours who was taking … Read more

View of Manuel Antonio

Can you see much Wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica?

1 June 202310 March 2020 by Margarita

The short answer… yes. If you don’t mind the crowds. Manuel Antonio is one of the top beach towns in Costa Rica, and one of the most popular inexpensive warm … Read more

Tamarindo beach - Guanacaste

Surprising Wildlife of Riu Guanacaste Resort, Costa Rica

1 June 20231 March 2020 by Margarita

After exploring Asia for several years, I finally made my way over the Pacific Ocean and, after a brief stopover in New York spent three weeks exploring Costa Rica. My good friends … Read more

Bird watching on Lake Rotorua – an acidic lake inside a volcano crater in New Zealand

13 September 202214 February 2020 by Margarita

As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside of a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua … Read more

New Zealand South Island Road Trip

One-week New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary

8 September 202316 January 2020 by Margarita

Living in Australia, we often overlook New Zealand in favour of more distant and exotic destinations. And it is a shame because New Zealand is one of the most stunning … Read more

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