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Winter Birding Destination - Azerbaijan

Winter Birding Destination - Azerbaijan

Escrito em 12 de dezembro de 2022

Azerbaijan is located in the Caucasus Region and is surrounded by Mountains from the Caucasus Mountains range on the north and west sides and the Caspian Sea on the east. Due to its geographic location, the country and the region are excellent birding migration hotspots. There, it is possible to follow migratory birds from both the Western and Eastern Palearctic Regions.  So, even though the country might be better for birding in spring and autumn, it’s worth a visit all year round. And why not in winter? We consider the winter an excellent season to birdwatch there, as it may ... Ler mais
The Best Christmas Presents 2022 for a Birdwatcher

The Best Christmas Presents 2022 for a Birdwatcher

Escrito em 27 de novembro de 2022

Once again, it’s Christmas time! So, if you have a birdwatcher you would like to give a present to, here are our suggestions for 2022. 1. Bird Field Guide A bird field guide is one of the first things every bird enthusiast should have. If the person you want to buy the gift to is a beginner, this could be the more accessible, cheaper and, at the same time, most valuable gift you could think of. If, on the other hand, the person already has enough field guides, maybe it’s time to offer them a field guide to their dream ... Ler mais
People & Birds: Birdlife Project - The Local Accommodation for Birds

People & Birds: Birdlife Project - The Local Accommodation for Birds

Escrito em 18 de novembro de 2022

The November interview is about a birdlife conservation project - the  Local Accommodation for Birds - by Vita Nativa Association to promote nesting sites for rural birds in the Algarve Region. It is being implemented throughout the District of Faro, Region of Algarve, in collaboration with each municipality and also private property owners. This project was one of the winners of the Participative Budget Portugal 2018. What are the main goals of the project? The Local Accommodation for Birds, happening between the years 2020 and 2022, has the following objectives:  Providing extra breeding sites for bird species that use cavities ... Ler mais