Sensational Birding In Tasmania
December 18, 2009 / 1 Comments


Sensational Birding In Tasmania

Country Info Australia is the world’s smallest continent with an area of 7,618,000 square kilometers and is located in the Southern Hemisphere. The island nation comprises the mainland, island of Tasmania and several other islands in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. To its north lie countries like Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea while to its north-east lie countries like Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. New Zealand is the south-eastern neighbor of Australia. Tasmania is a wild and beautiful island state of Australia which is located about 250 kilometres off the southeastern coast off mainland Australia. The Bass Strait separates the two. The area of Tasmania is 68,401 square kilometers and is the largest among all islands located in the adjacent region. Tasmania is often termed as the ‘Island of inspiration’ because  [...] 


Bird Sanctuary In The Middle Of A City
December 13, 2009 / 0 Comments


Bird Sanctuary In The Middle Of A City

Common Info: Ras Al Khor is a wetland reserve located at the centre of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.  What is unique to Ras Al Khor reserve is that it is all situated in the midst of swirling traffic and heavy urban infrastructure. It is one of the few urban protected areas in the world. Dubai Municipality looks after the preservation of the biodiversity at Ras Al Khor. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (RAKWS) was officially declared a protected area in 1998. The sanctuary, spread over an area of 6.2 square kilometres and surrounded by a buffer zone, is home to 47 flora and 266 fauna species including crustaceans, small mammals and fishes. However, Ras Al Khor is renowned for the migratory birds that flock here in large numbers. Birdlife International has designated the wetland as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Country Info: The United  [...] 


Avian Magnificence At Oaxaca
December 3, 2009 / 0 Comments


Avian Magnificence At Oaxaca

Country Info Mexico is located in the southern part of North America and is the fourteenth largest state in the world (with an area of nearly 2 million square kilometers). It has the United States in the north and Pacific Ocean in the south. In the south-west it has the Central American states of Guatemala and Belize as its neighbours. The Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico wash its shores in the east. Mexico is one of the 18 megadiverse countries in the world for it is home to some of the most diverse fauna and flora species in the world. Common Info Oaxaca is a constituent state of Mexico located at the southern most region of the country. The fifth largest state of Mexico with an area of 95,364 sqaure kilometres, Oaxaca is located in the west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (short land distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific  [...] 


Birding At Tandayapa In Ecuador
December 1, 2009 / 0 Comments


Birding At Tandayapa In Ecuador

Common Info Tandayapa Valley is in the northwest of Quito, the capital of Ecuador along the Nono-Mindo Road. It is located in the northeastern slope of Pichincha Volcano and is home to rich avifauna diversity. Its remarkable birding locations are based in the Choco Bio region. Tandayapa comprises forested part of the Andes and features some excellent lodging and bird guiding services. Ecuador Ecuador is a democratic republic located in the north-western South America and is bordered by Colombia in the north, Peru in south and east and Pacific Ocean in the west. Ecuador also includes the galapagos Islands in the Pacific. The country covers an area of 2,56,370 square kilometres. National capital is Quito. Geography Tandaypa valley is located at an altitude of 6,000-7,000 feet. The valley is easily accessible and is one of the most popular birding  [...] 


Cool Snorkelling At Roatan
December 1, 2009 / 0 Comments


Cool Snorkelling At Roatan

Roatan Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras (besides Utila, Guanaja) in Central America. The island is nearly 60 kilometres long and is less than 8 kilometres wide. It is located 35 miles off the northern coast of Honduras. Coxen Hole is the most populous town in the island. Roatan is a well-known vacation paradise in the Caribbean and has beautiful white sand beaches, diverse reef, amazing forest-covered hills and unique culture. In all, it has an absolute Caribbean charm. Tourism is the prime attraction of the Roatan. Sea cruising, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, sailing, zip-lining, sailing—- name it and Roatan brings you terrific opportunities of adventure. For those who are looking for just relaxation, Roatan would not disappoint them either. However, Roatan’s growing tourism popularity is putting its natural  [...] 


A Park Made By Birds
December 1, 2009 / 0 Comments


A Park Made By Birds

Common Info Point Pelee is one of the best birdwatching places in eastern Canada. More than 370 species of birds have been recorded in Point Pelee and its adjoining areas. It is not only a stop-over for migratory avifauna species but also a breeding habitat for some of the most rare species in Canada, thanks to its Carolinian Forest. Country Info Canada is the world’s second largest country (Area: 9,98,4670 square kilometres) and is located in the northern parts of North America. It is flanked by Atlantic Ocean in the east and Pacific Ocean in the west while in the north it extends into Arctic Ocean. In the south it borders the United States. The national capital is Ottawa. Ontario Ontario is the second largest province of Canada located in the east-central part of the continent. It is bordered by Manitobe province in the west and Quebec  [...] 


In The Bird Paradise
November 30, 2009 / 0 Comments


In The Bird Paradise

Dobrogea Located between the Danube River and the Black Sea in southeastern Romania, Dobrogea is home to the Danube Delta, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve and the ancient port city of Constanta. Dobrogea is a plateau region with an average altitude between 200-300 metres. The northern part is higher. Tutuiatu/Greci Peak in the Macin Mountains with a height of 467 metres is the highest point. The Casimcea and Taita rivers flow through the plateau. Several lakes and lagoons are also located in this region. The climate in Dobrogea is warmer and dry than in other parts of Romania. Dobrogea features fine-sand beaches dotted with seaside resorts. Dobrogea features Dobrogea has a rich flora diversity. It has a concentration of nearly 2,000 plant species and more than half of the Romanian flora. The hilly regions here are covered with oak, European  [...] 


Colony Of Seabirds
November 30, 2009 / 1 Comments


Colony Of Seabirds

Common Info Bylot Island (name derived from Arctic explorer Robert Bylot) Is located off the north of Baffin Island in Nunavut Territory, the largest and the newest federal province of Canada. The island, which is Canada’s seventeenth largest island (11,067 square kilometres) is also one of the largest uninhabited regions in the world. The Inuits often visit the Bylot island for hunting and put up seasonal hunting camp in Cape Graham Moore. The Eclipse Sound lies to the southwest while Navy Board Inlet to the west. Country Info Canada is the world’s second largest country (Area: 9,98,4670 square kilometres) and is located in the northern parts of North America. It is flanked by Atlantic Ocean in the east and Pacific Ocean in the west while in the north it extends into Arctic Ocean. In the south it borders the United States. The national  [...] 


Breathtaking Tour At Namdapha
November 30, 2009 / 0 Comments


Breathtaking Tour At Namdapha

Common Info: Namdapha National Park in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, the state at the north-eastern extreme of India is the largest protected region in Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. Namdapha is the largest national park (1985 square kilometers) and also one of the richest biodiversity in India. Settlement of Lishu, Chakma, Singpo and Tangsa tribes are found in and around the park. Country Info: India is world’s seventh largest country located in the southern Asia. It has borders with Pakistan in the north-west, China, Nepal and Bhutan in north, Myanmar, Bangladesh in the east. The peninsular south is flanked by the Bay of Bengal in the east, Arabian Sea in the west and Indian Ocean in the south. The country is the world’s second largest in terms of population. National capital is New Delhi. Geography: Located close  [...] 


In The Minsmere Bird Reserve
November 30, 2009 / 0 Comments


In The Minsmere Bird Reserve

Common Info: Minsmere is a perfect place for families to enjoy scenic Suffolk coastline and engage in a perfect birdwatching venture. Birding at Minsmere is a flagship reserve of the Royal Society for the Protection of Bird (RSPB), a Bristish charitable organization in Suffolk, England, founded in 1889 and that works for conservation and protection of birds and the environment in whole. It operates a number of nature reserves across the United Kingdom. Saxmundham, Suffolk, is the nearest town to Minsmere. Minsmere was established as the Minsmere Bird Reserve in 1948. The reserve is known for its wetland breeding birds. The reserve forms part of the Minsmere – Walberswick Special Protection Area that includes large swathe of coastal land from the estuary of the River Blyth to Minsmere River. Country Info: The United Kingdom is an island  [...]