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Even the Scientists call them "Cute"!   We are talking about the Honduran White Bats (Ectophylla alba).  Bats are generally considered scary and unwelcome by the layman.  As they are nocturnal and start their activities only after twilight, they are generally not seen, only felt, if they fly close to you (zoom past, before you 'bat" an eyelid!).   Attributed to Charlie Jackson - Honduran...

My Quest for the ODKF    Every birder has a bucket list of the species which they would like to be in their repertoire. The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (ODKF) had been on my "bucket list", for quite some time now, but due to various reasons, I didn't get around to fulfil it. I finally did it a few days ago.  My husband and I contacted Mr. Vinayak, who guides...

My Costa Rica Birding Expedition If there is a birding Paradise, this is it!   Costa Rica had been on my 'Bucket List' for a very long time.... I had the good fortune of ticking it off in February 2024. Those nine days were a dream-come-true! We visited quite a few places there and each place was a veritable treasure chest, presenting so many varieties and species of...