I spend most of my birding trips in North Africa with a sense of discovery—always wondering which species will surprise me in the desert landscapes. Southern Algeria, especially the road south of Tamanrasset toward Tin Zaouatine, is one of those places where the familiar edges of the Palearctic meet the Sahel. On a recent journey… Continue reading Sahelian intruders into the Palearctic
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Citrine Wagtail in the Krušné hory, the Czech Ore Mountains
When strolling through the vast, flower-rich mountain meadows of the Czech Ore Mountains in early summer, one might sometimes notice a bright yellow dot in the grass. A short call – sharp but not intrusive – and it’s gone again: the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola). Once you’ve seen this lively, strikingly colored bird in the… Continue reading Citrine Wagtail in the Krušné hory, the Czech Ore Mountains
Spoon-billed Sandpipers and other waders in Thailand on wintering grounds
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper is one of the big megas in the birding space – not only for twitchers, but Thailand in general is an excellent birding destination. During a trip to Thailand in January 2011 I was looking for wintering birds from the palearctic. The whole trip was a great success, seeing especially many waders… Continue reading Spoon-billed Sandpipers and other waders in Thailand on wintering grounds