~ Early Web Links ~

Don DesJardin shares his extensive photographic and video documentation of birds in their natural habitats, with a particular focus on species found in Ventura County and Southern California. The site features galleries, DVDs, and Blu-ray releases annotating dozens of bird species by common name and location, making it a genuine resource for birders, backyard birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Regal is the official Tigers fanlisting, owned by Jenn and listed on The Fanlistings Network, bringing together over 1,800 fans of these magnificent big cats from around the world. Visitors can join the list, grab a button to link back, and browse the growing community of tiger enthusiasts.

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.

Birding Pal is a worldwide community connecting bird watchers who want to meet local guides and fellow enthusiasts while traveling, with a focus on Asia and other global regions. Members can find birding-friendly lodging, join fixed-date tours, access field guides, and connect with hosting pals who know the best local hotspots.

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.

Bardsey's Wildlife is a nature blog chronicling daily wildlife observations from Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), a remote Welsh island teeming with birds, marine mammals, and insects. Run by Steve Stansfield and the Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory, it features daily diary entries, video diaries, rare bird sightings, and updates on marine mammal conservation projects.

Trevor and Margaret Hardaker document their passionate quest to spot and photograph every bird, mammal, reptile, and frog species in South Africa's Western Cape province. The site features wildlife photo galleries organized by animal type, trip reports, lifelists, and a personal challenge tracker updated through 2021.

The Owl Pages is a comprehensive reference dedicated entirely to owls, covering species from every continent with photos, calls, physiology, behavior, and mythology. Visitors can browse hundreds of species by genus, name, or geographic region, and explore detailed articles on anatomy, hunting, vision, and more.

Into the Darkness is the official fanlisting for ravens, one of nature's most intelligent birds, listed under the Animals category at The Fanlistings Network. Created and hand-coded by Mariqueen, the site invites fellow raven enthusiasts to join a growing list of fans from across the globe.

Neil Duggan's long-running birding blog chronicles years of birdwatching across the UK, with detailed records of sightings at Salford Priors GP and twitching trips to track rare visitors like the Dark-eyed Junco. The site features extensive year lists, species indexes, butterfly records, and location guides spanning over a decade of field observations.