Birdingplaces.com makes it easy for birders worldwide to find beautiful birdwatching areas to visit. Most of these areas are usually far outside major cities. But surprisingly, sometimes there are beautiful birdwatching areas right in the heart of a big city. We’ve listed seven of them. On Birdingplaces.com you can find almost 10,000 […]
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11 October 2025 – At the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) celebrated the extraordinary dedication of rangers worldwide by presenting the 2025 International Ranger Awards. Thirteen exceptional rangers and ranger teams were recognised for their courage, resilience, and […]
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At dawn, in the southeastern corner of Malawi, the still waters of Lake Chilwa come alive. Flocks of White-Faced Whistling Ducks and African Skimmers sweep low across the floodplains, joined by hundreds of thousands of other waterbirds that rely on this vast wetland for survival. Home to over 160 species and […]
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The First Commercial Leitz Binoculars (1907): Anyone interested in the early history of sport optics will recognize a real gem in the Leitz Binocle 6×18: the first commercial binoculars ever manufactured by E. Leitz Wetzlar – and also one of the rarest models in Leitz history. The specimen presented here […]
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With Leica as Champion for Waterbird Conservation The 9th Meeting of the Parties (MOP9) to the Agreement on the Conservation of African–Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) concluded in Bonn on 14 November 2025, bringing together more than 160 delegates from 64 countries. Under the theme United for Flyways, Parties adopted key […]
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Despite years of political and environmental challenges, efforts to conserve biodiversity in Libya have continued. At the heart of this effort is the long-standing tradition of waterbird monitoring – an essential activity across the country’s wetlands, which include several salt lakes and coastal lagoons. A handful of dedicated Libyan ornithologists […]
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Stretched along the border between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rusizi National Park is more than just a scenic retreat. It is an ornithological paradise, providing nesting and stopover grounds for more than 120 breeding and 90 migratory bird species. At first light, the wetlands stir with […]
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Leica Camera is proud to announce an inspiring new partnership with Abercrombie & Kent, the world leader in luxury travel. This collaboration brings Leica’s legendary optical performance into the heart of nature – enhancing wildlife viewing experiences for guests at A&K’s exclusive Sanctuary portfolio of safari camps, lodges, and riverboats. […]
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At dawn on the banks of the Sanaga River in Cameroon, the first light reveals a delicate dance of life. Among the scattered sandbanks, Grey Pratincoles and African Skimmers begin their morning routines, their calls blending with the rustling current. Silhouetted against the rising sun, Mr. Martin Timba, one of […]
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About Fia: My first expedition in polar waters was in 2015. I had just completed my university studies and finished my final cadetship aboard the Swedish polar icebreaker Oden. As fate would have it, they were one deckhand short for their upcoming summer expedition – and that is how I […]
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