Dark-backed Sibias

These two Dark-backed Sibias kept perching on the car, seemingly admiring themselves, but actually confused by their reflections in the window. Photo by Gerard Gorman taken at Doi Lang in northern Thailand, November 2013. 

Probirder in NW Thailand

An update from the mountains of NW Thailand. Here is a Dark-backed Sibia I took in the Doi Ang Kang National Park a few days ago. Gerard Gorman. 

Northern Thailand

The European birding season is over for this year for Probirder. Now a few long-haul, exotic destinations await. First up is Northern Thailand, in particular the mountains and forests of Chiang Mai Province in the north-west. There are some wonderful birds to find there. Watch this space ! 

Winter approaches

Most birding tour guiding is over here in eastern Europe as winter approaches, but there is still much to do. Checking out sites, up-dating the website and blogs, and in particular, I have to check the proofs of my forthcoming book WOODPECKERS OF THE WORLD - A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE. Here is a preview of the book's cover (though it is not the final version, just a draft). Gerard Gorman. 

Cranes and more cranes

Just finished guiding yet another tour in Hungary with a group from the UK. Highlights included dozens of Long-eared Owls, all 8 possible species of woodpecker, raptors such as Saker, Merlin, Hen and Marsh Harrier, Long-legged and Rough-legged Buzzards, Imperial and White-tailed Eagles, various wildfowl including Ferruginous Duck and 1000s of Common Cranes in Europe's biggest congregations. 

Off again... back to back birding

This is a busy season for us. Off again tomorrow with another group, lots of Common Cranes, wildfowl, raptors and woodpeckers on the agenda. Watch this space 

First Autumn Tour Done !

Just finished my first tour of the autumn season in Hungary - with a great gang from Liverpool. Highlights included good views of Imperial and White-tailed Eagles, Hen and Marsh Harriers, Saker, Great Grey Shrikes, Hawfinches, Little Crake, Pygmy Cormorants, Common Cranes, Great Bustards, Long-eared Owls in 2 roosts and all 8 woodpecker species seen ! Here is one of the owls we saw, looking at use !