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wildlife, landscape, travel & conservation
“An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfilment”
Sir David Attenborough
Venturing into the heart of Amboseli National Park: A wildlife adventure
I recently had an amazing experience visiting Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a renowned tourist...
“Colours, Culture, and Joy: Celebrating Paro Festival in Bhutan”
Bhutan is a tiny Himalayan kingdom known for its unique culture and breathtaking landscapes. The country comes alive during its vibrant and joyous festivals....
The Sacred Sentinels ~ Bhutan’s Tsa Tsas
Bhutan is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and spiritual practices. It is home to numerous unique traditions that have withstood the test of...
Exploring the Mystical Tigers Nest Monastery in Bhutan
Situated in the majestic Himalayan mountain range, the nation of Bhutan is renowned for its awe-inspiring natural beauty and is affectionately known as the...
The Significance of Stupas and Chortens in Buddhist Culture
Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and deep-rooted spirituality. While you explore this enchanting kingdom,...
Bhutanese Monks: The Keepers of Tradition and Culture
Bhutan is a small country located in the Himalayan region of Asia. The country has a rich and diverse history, dating back to the...
“Blessings on the Wind: The Sacredness of Bhutanese Prayer Flags”
Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas lies the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique...
“The Role of Yaks in Bhutanese Society: From Dairy Products to Religious Festivals”
Bhutan is a small landlocked country in the Himalayas. It is well known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique biodiversity. One...
Captivating Beauty of Blue-Eyed King Cormorants in the Falkland Islands
Blue-eyed King Cormorants (Leucocarbo aticeps), also known as Imperial Cormorants or Imperial Shags. Being seabirds, they are mainly found in coastal areas of the...
The Unique New Zealand Weka
New Zealand is home to a wide array of unique and captivating wildlife. The New Zealand weka (Gallirallus australis) is one of many flightless...
The Majestic Sea Birds of the Falklands: The Magellanic Cormorants
Magellanic Cormorants (Phalacrocorax magellanicus) are also known as Rock Cormorants or shag. They are a species of seabird found in the Falkland Islands. They...
Southern Giant Petrel
Southern giant petrels (Macronectes giganteus) are large seabirds native to the Southern Hemisphere. Furthermore, they are related to the Northern giant petrel (Macronectes halli),...
Southern Rockhopper Penguins
Southern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) “Rockhoppers” are penguins native to the southern hemisphere. Hence, rockhoppers are only found in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia,...
Magellanic Penguins
Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) (Magellanics) are a species of penguins. All penguins are black and white, called counter-shading, an ideal camouflage. Being black and...
Gentoo Penguins
Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) (Gentoos) are the third largest penguin of 18 species of penguins. Gentoos are very distinctive with their black and white...
King Penguins
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) (Kings) are the second largest penguin species in the world (Emperor penguins are the largest species of penguin). Adult Kings...
National Bison Day
National Bison Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in November. The American Bison was named the national mammal of the United States on...
World Lemur Day 2022
World Lemur Day 2022 is celebrated on 28th October 2022. It is a day to remember and honour lemurs worldwide. The word “Lemur” translates as...
New Zealand Fur Seals
Cape Palliser is at the southernmost tip of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ), a scenic 90-minute drive from Wellington. It is famous for...
World Migratory Bird Day 2022
World Migratory Bird Day 2022 (WMBD) is celebrated twice a year on the second Saturday in May and October. It is a way to...
New Zealand Takahē
The Takahē (Porphyrio hochsterreri) is endemic to New Zealand (NZ). It is also the largest living rail (small to medium-sized ground-dwelling birds with short...
Middlehurst Station
I recently attended an Art Photography Workshop at Middlehurst Station with Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt. Both of whom are exceptional Australian landscape photographers. Each year,...
New Zealand Kākā
The New Zealand Kākā (Nestor meridionalis) is a large, lively and noisy parrot found in the native forests of New Zealand. There are two subspecies, the...
Ethiopia’s Gelada Monkeys
Ethiopia’s Gelada monkeys (Theropithecus gelada) is a species of old-world monkey and is the world’s most terrestrial primate besides humans. They spend around 99%...