NSFW
We have already begun spring migration here in the U.S. midwest. Red-winged Blackbirds, Sandhill Cranes, Grackles, and Song Sparrows have been arriving en masse. Why are they showing up here…
Wait A Minute
When going to Africa one of the favorite targets for birders and bird photographers is the Lilac-breasted Roller. This impossibly beautiful bird is covered in a variety of blue, lilac,…
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Another AI Conversation
Take a look at the image below. Can you see AI at work? Bajadreamer sent it in and described how the Marbled Godwit walked so close to him that…
Getting Closer To Kruger
After leaving Johannesburg we drove in the direction of Kruger National Park but we had one more place to stay. As we drove down the nearly deserted country roads we…
GBP Bird Photograph of the Week – 3/20/26
I was struck by this week’s photograph as soon as I saw it. It is a striking example of minimalist photography. Barely any details of the bird can be seen,…
Aloha from Asteinman
Our intrepid traveler asteinmann was recently in Hawaii and shared shots of some of the birds he saw during his visit. Some really spectacular colors on a colorful island. Enjoy!…
Rotating BIF Shot Yields More Space
I love taking BIF shots and sometimes I get a shot that can benefit by rotating the crop during post-processing. Here’s an example using a Black Kite I took in…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day I’ll take you back to 2022 when my wife Karen and her sister Kris went on a trip to Ireland. I wrote a couple…
Tales of Tails And Nests
Once we flew to Johannesburg our ultimate destination was Kruger National Park, but we took several days to get there. Using our lodging at the Journey’s Inn as a base…
GBP Bird Photograph of the Week – 3/13/26
Before sharing my selection for the Bird Photograph of the Week, a correction on yesterday’s post about motor camera shake. In my email to members I inadvertently labeled the Green-pigeon…
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On
In my post How To Prepare For and Get The Most Out Of Your Bird Tour I made the point that occasionally you are inside a vehicle when a bird is spotted…