I would say that the Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs is arguably as recognisable to many non-birders as the humble sparrow. Some of the general public may not know this engaging finch by name but perhaps would at least recognise it especially when they notice them cockily begging for scraps around picnic […]
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Checking out the Penguins on the Falkland Islands
I regularly traverse the four corners of the globe ostensibly on the search for urban birds which often leads me to the least likely of urban spots. When I got an invitation from the Falkland Islands Tourism Board to come for a visit I just could not resist. Every now […]
Read MoreBirding the Algarve
During my professional life as The Urban Birder, I have been very lucky to have been invited around the world to some pretty special places to watch some amazing birds and other wildlife as well as to meet up with some equally amazing conservationists. I have also been fortunate enough […]
Read MorePresque Isle: a Pennsylvanian birding gem
In my role as The Urban Birder, I have been lucky enough to have visited countless locations around the globe and have had a brilliant time doing what I love most – watching birds. During May this year, I was honoured to have been invited to America to be a […]
Read MoreThe Urban Birder in Costa Rica
I must the only birder on the planet to have turned down the opportunity to visit this ecological paradise not once, not even twice but FIVE times! You may think that I needed my head tested. Perhaps you are right. But I am a principled man. My previous invitations invariably […]
Read MoreLooking for Americans – in Spain!
I have been mostly based in Spain since the beginning of the pandemic. If I am to be honest, it has been a conscious decision to stay firmly put within Extremadura, the fifth largest region in this Mediterranean country rich in hospitality, history, great food and wine. Extremadura is a […]
Read More“Avalanche of species”
Being a beginner in the world of birding is tough. I get that. Remembering the names of all the birds let alone the actual birds themselves can seem like a tall mountain to climb. I am reminded of this feeling of confusion every time I go birding in the Neotropics. […]
Read More“My top spots for birding in the UK”
The days are getting longer and spring officially started. So, we asked urban birder David Lindo to name ten of his top spots for birding in the UK. David is passionate about introducing new audiences to the pleasures of birding, encouraging people of all ages living in all parts of […]
Read MoreThe Winter Long-eared Owls of Serbia
I am pleased to say that Serbia is finally finding its way into the hearts and minds of birders worldwide. The stigma of the war is finally lifting. The symbol that is rapidly replacing that gruesome history and is now representing Serbia on an international level is a much more […]
Read MoreMálaga in 100 birds
To the non-urban birder Málaga is simply an airport and gateway to the rest of the Costa del Sol. For me, and a growing army of birders, the city and its surrounds is a magnet for some really special birds. It is possible to watch Blue Rock Thrush, Black Wheatear […]
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