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 […]
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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, […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Five years ago Birdingplaces started as a platform where birders could find and share interesting birdwatching areas. Would it be possible to connect birders across the world and let them share their knowledge about their favourite bird areas? Yes it was! Five years later more than a million birders use […]
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A bird watcher’s paradise and the bucket list destination for birders worldwide, Costa Rica is known for its exceptional birdlife. With 25% of the country’s territory designated as national parks and reserves, the highest percentage of protected areas in the world, it is recognised worldwide to be at the forefront […]
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My adoration for the natural world has been with me for over 10 years. It has always been there for me, through school, sixth form, and now university. I’m a proud nature nerd, and what I love most is that there is an infinite amount to learn. My passion has […]
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