~ Early Web Links ~

Wild Bird Gallery, maintained by Martin Lofgren, is an extensive photo gallery documenting wild bird species from destinations including New Zealand, Australia, Colombia, and Madeira. The site features a searchable taxonomy index aligned with global avian checklists, making it a valuable resource for birders and wildlife photographers alike.

FatherSonBirding is a birding blog run by a father-son duo, Sneed Collard III and Braden, documenting their birdwatching adventures across North America and beyond, including detailed trip reports from destinations like Costa Rica. The site features richly written field accounts, species lists, photography, and a deep passion for avian ecology that makes it a treat for both casual birders and serious listers.

The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society is a non-profit club founded in 1977 dedicated to the conservation, education, and responsible keeping of reptiles and amphibians in the Cincinnati area. Members meet monthly and the site offers care sheets, conservation resources, forums, and information about low-cost educational presentations for schools and libraries.

Created by Casiopea, this charming personality quiz assigns you one of several isopod species based on your answers about lifestyle, habits, and emotional responses. It combines a love of these quirky crustaceans with the classic internet quiz format, making it a delightful little corner of the web for nature and bug enthusiasts alike.

Wildlife Watchers is a conservation-focused organization site offering species reports, endangered species tracking, animal rescue news, and tips for attracting and protecting local wildlife. Visitors can browse wildlife alerts, report violations, and join an email list to stay informed about invasive species, endangered animal updates, and wildlife-friendly practices.

Goat's Site is a bare-bones Neocities personal page centered entirely around the word and presumably the animal 'Goat,' with eight images and a playful retro copyright notice. Nearly empty in terms of text content, it has the feel of an experimental or novelty homepage built around a single theme.

A fanlisting dedicated to cockatoos, the charismatic and crested parrots beloved by bird enthusiasts worldwide. The site is currently closed but was part of the 'Planets Bend Between Us' collective, with members and codes available on request.

Running since 1999, this UK-focused directory indexes animal rescue centres, rehoming shelters, and welfare organisations across the country, organized by both location and species. Covering everything from dogs and cats to reptiles, farm animals, and wild birds, it offers a comprehensive free listing service for shelters seeking to connect animals with new homes.

Aviceda is an Australian professional wildlife guide who documents birding trips across the Northern Territory, Cairns, and other remote regions of Australia. The site features detailed field reports on raptors and other wildlife, including a dedicated raptors-in-flight section and trip summaries from places like Kakadu National Park.

SAVED is a fanlisting dedicated to adopted and rescued animals, welcoming fans of animal rescue and adoption from around the world. Created by an active animal rescuer, the site covers a wide range of rescued species and encourages visitors to adopt, volunteer, donate, or simply click a banner to feed a shelter animal for free.