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January 2010. Snowfield Birding
Written by Jos   

White-throated SparrowWith King Eider, flocks of Harlequin Ducks and scoters galore, the first days of January were spent on the Massachusetts coast of the U.S.A, with additional days further south to add many raptors and delights such as Cedar Waxwing, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and numerous passerines such as Fox Sparrows and White-throated Sparrows.

Back in Lithuania, with temperatures plunging to minus 30 C, birding focussed on the feeding stations, the highlights a White-backed Woodpecker and Grey-headed Woodpecker at Labanoras and two Crested Tits in the Vilnius garden. An unexpected mid-winter bonus, Lithuania's first-ever Pygmy Cormorant, initially found at Christmas, was also present much of the month, along with White-tailed Eagles and Kingfishers, all adding flavour to an excellent month.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 30 January 2010 )
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Canada & the United States, winter 2009-1010
Written by Jos   

With plunging temperatures and a general exodus of birds, the northern extremes of the American continent are not perhaps amongst the most obvious of destinations for a winter birding trip. However, for a few select species, the season is at its prime - and naturally it was for these that I had planned my visit.

The result was five Snowy Owls, one Boreal Owl, another 24 owls of various species, a good section of raptors, Grey Jays and Boreal Chickadees, two WOLF, a flock of 117 Harlequins, a 'Waxwing Double' and numerous other northern specialities.

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 October 2010 )
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Costa Rica 2009. Part One.
Written by Jos   

Spider Monkey

My three weeks in Costa Rica began with explorations of the far south. After flying to the Osa Peninsula for a fantastic trek through the rainforests of Corcovado, it was then onto a ferry to Golfito to enjoy more rainforest delights, before thereafter travelling north again to the high altitudes of Cerro de la Muerte. In amazing landscapes, this first week of the trip was just one highlight after another - Scarlet Macaws at Puerto Jimenez, Black-cheeked Ant-Tanagers in Corcavado, Fiery-billed Aracari at Golfito and Volcano Juncos and Silver-throated Jay in the mountains to mention just a few.

 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 December 2009 )
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