A New Protected Area

The end, they say, is just another beginning in disguise.

Too Close For Comfort

As birders, we often look for species such as the White-fronted Plover, African Black Oystercatcher and Kelp Gull when we visit the magnificent beaches along our coastline.

Let's Get The Party Started

Out-birding the birds of the miombo

Check Your Mate

King Penguins breed en masse at sub-Antarctic islands, with most pairs occurring in vast, sprawling colonies.

Boom, Cackle& Whine

Birds make themselves heard above wind farm noise

Duck, Down

White-backed Duck diving behaviour

Alien Invasions

Mapping movements of alien bird species.

Nest And Nuptial Bower - Eastern Clapper Lark

One of the intriguing things about lark biology is that some species build domed nests while others nest in open cups.

New Breeding Record - African Skimmer

The year 2016 was one in which we all came to expect the unexpected.

Short-Tailed Shear Waters In The Atlantic Ocean

Short-Tailed Shear Waters In The Atlantic Ocean

Chestnut Weavers' - Mass Market

The Chestnut Weaver Ploceus rubiginosus is a seasonal nomad of arid regions – and a species that I have long wanted to observe and photograph at the nest. Finally, in the summer of 2017, my wish was granted in Namibia’s Erongo Conservancy.

Tawny Tantrum

Tawny Tantrum

Red Alert For The Red Lark

Red Alert For The Red Lark

Back To The Future

Back To The Future

Not A Fan Of Wind Farms?

US President Donald Trump has come out strongly against renewable energy, claiming that wind energy ‘kills all your birds’. He has also suggested that environmentalists never talk about this problem. Does he have a point?

Dying for a Drink

Dehydration risk for desert birds.

Pelican Push-Ups

Pelicans have the largest bill of any bird in the world and their enor-mous pouches, which are apparently capable of holding about 10 litres of water, are often the subject of discussion.

Shining Light - Dr Andrew Jenkins

Raptor biologists comprise a discipline renowned for the dedication of its disciples and Andrew Jenkins is a beacon among even the brightest.