Six years ago, a group of birdwatchers in Europe came up with the idea to create a non-profit, free international platform where birdwatchers could share and describe their favourite birding areas. That idea turned out to be right on the mark. This week site number 10,000 was described and published […]
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Where Wild Meets City: Discover Newcastle’s Kittiwakes and Northumberland’s Beavers
Wild Intrigue is a nature-based social enterprise, hosting intriguing wildlife experiences and urban rewilding projects across Northern England. Co-Director Heather Devey shares two of the seasonal highlights of North East England; an urban seabird colony, and a rural wetland architect. Tyne Kittiwakes Wildlife spectacles might not be the first thing […]
Read MoreBig city birding gems
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 […]
Read MoreBirding for All: Leica x FBC England takes flight
At Leica, we know that seeing clearly isn’t just about optics — it’s about values. That’s why we’re proud to support the Feminist Bird Club: to help foster a birding community where everyone feels welcome, represented, and inspired. In this blog, get to know the brilliant voices behind the England […]
Read More11 bird canyons to discover
On www.Birdingplaces.com you can find more than 9000 great birdwatching areas, described in detail by local birders. Most of these areas have beautiful walks and cycling routes. Some of the most beautiful bird routes go through canyons. These are 11 bird canyons that are fantastic to explore. Vultures, crag martins, […]
Read MoreThrough the Lens: Precision and Passion for Waterbirds in Cameroon
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 […]
Read MoreSeabird Spectacle: Discovering Skomer Island’s Atlantic Puffins
I think most people who are into wildlife and nature have a favourite bird, but one that keeps appearing on every social media feed annually, without fail – and for good reason – is the Atlantic Puffin. For me, my favourite place to photograph puffins is Skomer Island off the […]
Read MoreBirders Kathrin, Luke and Dirk win Leica Birdingplaces contest
From November 2024 to April 2025 Birdingplaces and Leica organized a nice contest for birdwatchers. Any birder who added a birdwatching area to Birdingplaces had a chance to win a pair of Leica binoculars. Birders from all over the world joined in. More than thousand new birdwatching areas have been […]
Read MoreSpring is on the Way!
I don’t know about you but I have definitely felt over the last few weeks spring is definitely on the way. I heard my first chiffchaff just a couple of days ago, which is something I always look forward to every year. The characteristic call which is almost onomatopoeic “chiffchaff […]
Read MoreHow LEICA Binoculars Are Supporting Waterbird Monitoring in Iran
For more than fifty years, experts from Iran’s Department of Environment have been conducting mid-winter waterbird censuses across the country. This long-running monitoring program has played a crucial role in understanding population trends among migratory waterbirds that occur in the country. However, recent improvements in equipment, including through the donation […]
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