~ Early Web Links ~

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.

Hilbre Bird Observatory is a regularly updated log of bird sightings from Hilbre Island, a well-known birding location on the Dee Estuary in northwest England, with detailed daily counts of species including waders, raptors, and seabirds. Run by Colin Jones and contributors, the site offers weather conditions, species tallies, and photographs alongside links to other UK bird observatories and ringing groups.

Hummingbirds.net, created by Lanny Chambers, is a comprehensive reference dedicated to attracting, feeding, watching, and studying hummingbirds across North America. Visitors can explore species profiles for over a dozen hummingbird types, migration maps, photo galleries, research bibliographies, and a live West Texas hummingbird cam.

Special Breed of Person is a fanlisting dedicated to animal lovers everywhere, inviting anyone who adores animals to add their name to a growing community list. Part of the ilove collective and listed with The Fanlistings Network, it currently counts 43 members united by their shared passion for animals.

Aldara is a fanlisting dedicated to birds, with a title meaning 'winged gift' in Greek, inviting bird lovers from around the world to join and be listed among over 100 fellow fans. Part of the Two Harts Collective and listed at The Fanlistings Network, it offers a simple way for bird enthusiasts to declare their love for these creatures.

Montgomeryshire Birds is a community bird-watching blog tracking notable sightings across Montgomeryshire, Wales, with dated records of rare and interesting species like White Stork, Glossy Ibis, and Purple Heron. Run by Simon Boyes and contributors, it features county reports, sightings archives, local reserve updates, and links to Welsh ornithological organizations.

Gareth D.A. Platt documents his weekly visits to Antrim Marina in Northern Ireland, meticulously recording colour-ringed Black-headed Gulls and tracking their movements over time. The blog offers a detailed, citizen-science perspective on gull banding and ring-reading, with observations spanning multiple years and notes on how weather events may affect bird populations.

Tony Duckett's birding blog documents bird sightings across London's Regent's Park, Bushy Park, and Richmond Park, with a searchable log of species spotted over the years. The site includes a sightings map, a photo gallery, and posts covering birding trips further afield such as the Lake District and Norfolk.

BirdingPal is a global directory connecting birdwatchers with local birding companions and guides, with this page focusing specifically on Africa's 50+ countries. Visitors can browse by country to find a local Birdingpal who can lead customized birdwatching tours through some of the continent's most spectacular birding destinations.

Naturenet's birds page curates a wide selection of UK-focused birdwatching links, from the Birdtrack app and mailing lists to nest box guides and species-specific resources like Crow City and the Canada Goose Conservation Society. Part of the broader Naturenet countryside and nature resource site, this directory is a useful starting point for British birders looking for vetted online resources.