South African Birds: Double-collared Sunbird

Petite and agile, the southern double-collared sunbird and greater double-collared sunbird are avian jewels and nectar feeders extraordinaire in Southern Africa.   Since I missed last week’...

South African Birds: African Paradise-flycatcher

One of Africa’s most beautiful birds, the agile African paradise-flycatcher inhabits forests and woodlands in much of sub-Saharan Africa.   In keeping with the South African theme of my las...

7 Ways to Enrich Your Life Through Birding

Are you looking for ways to enrich your life? Try birding! Identifying and observing birds offers a mental challenge, physical activity, sensory stimulation, social interaction, nature/spiritual conne...

Six Months in South Africa: Spring Birding at Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

A blustery day of spring birding at Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve netted close-up views of exquisite Afromontane forest birds, including the stunningly beautiful African paradise-flycatcher.   In m...