The wood kingfishers: jewels of the bushveld
Visitors from Europe are often surprised when visiting this part of the world when they learn that we have so many species of kingfisher (10
Swifts and Swallows: Convergent Evolution in Action
Every summer, our skies around Hoedspruit are full of agile and fast birds flying around picking insects out of the air. In the dying days
Some of my short videos about birds
Here are some of the short-form videos that I have posted to TikTok about birds. This is a fairly random mixture. Use Newest First if
Digging deep into the genus Euplectes
Digging deep into the genus Euplectes This webinar explores what Bishops and Widows have to teach us. It is part of a series delving into
Colour as made, seen and evolved in birds
Colour as Made, Seen and Evolved in Birds Bird colours are often very beautiful, but many are often fairly drab. Have you ever wondered how
A Family of Specialised Nest Parasites
A Family of Specialised Nest Parasites Most people are familiar with the nest parasitism – or brood parasitism – that is shown by our cuckoos,