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Posts about my recent work. They're mostly pictures; so, feel free to take a look inside. There's a little text talking about where I was and what I was up to. I promise to keep it short, though. If you just want to see some of my favorite images from various places, visit my Galleries page.

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Chasing 3000 - Malaysia

Six days in Malaysia. Only two of these will be spent looking for the Malaysian Rail-Babbler. The rest will be spent overly thinking about my life list number. It was a great trip with a good number of birds seen.

Sep 225 min read

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot - Singapore

A birding perspective of Singapore. Mistakes were made, but we had an enjoyable trip. The birding was easy, and the city is beautiful and clean with a large number of parks. It was never a consideration for my first trip to Southeast Asia, but I have no regrets.

Aug 2628 min read

One Happy Island - Aruba

A visit to Aruba, where I managed to squeeze in a few mornings of birding. There are not a lot of species here, but I have my eye on a couple South American species that can be found here.

Jul 38 min read

Sincere Wishes - Brazil

This is the last post in a series about my trip to visit the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil. This post covers Trilha dos Tucanos, where I will see my most-wanted bird of the trip, the Saffron Toucanet.

Jun 713 min read

When All Else Fails, Friends - Brazil

Post two of my trip to the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest. We start down in the lowlands of Cananeia and then move up into the protected forests of Intervales State Park.

Jun 420 min read

Left to Our Own Devices - Brazil

A summary of our days birding around Sao Paulo, Brazil during our time before and after our tour. We will be spending just over a week birding areas near and in the Atlantic Rainforest. This post covers out time in Sao Paulo and at Macuquinho Lodge.

Jun 211 min read

South Africa - Kruger

Eight days in Kruger National Park. Five days guided; three on our own. Read about my pursuit of the perfect Lilac-breasted Roller picture, and our dreams of a Magnificent 7.

Aug 31, 202534 min read

South Africa - The Drakensberg Mountains

A summary of my 5-day trip through the Drakensberg Mountains in search of Sugarbird, Rockjumper, and the mighty Lammergeier.

Aug 26, 202521 min read

South Africa - Suikerbosrand and Johannesburg

A day-trip from Johannesburg to Suikerbosrand and back. We finished the day with 96 species of birds. The day was a great way to start our South Africa trip!

Aug 25, 20257 min read

I Left My Heart and Binocs in Finland

A recap of my time in Finland, where I wanted to photograph Western Capercaillie. Of course, I will also be photographing other birds. As with every trip, part of the joy in travel is in experiencing the sights, sounds, and culture of where we are. This trip meant experiencing a blizzard.

May 7, 202525 min read