~ Early Web Links ~

Steve Arlow's birding blog chronicles rare and scarce bird sightings across the UK, with detailed field notes, photographs, and video evidence of species like Red-breasted Geese and Daurian Shrikes. The site also covers international birding trips to Israel and Fair Isle, with an extensive sidebar of links to bird observatories, gull identification resources, and birding organizations worldwide.

A fanlisting dedicated to magpies, those iconic black-and-white corvids beloved for their intelligence and attraction to shiny objects. Fans of these striking birds can join the listing to show their appreciation for one of nature's most clever and charismatic creatures.

Robert D. Hughes provides a detailed birding guide to LaBagh Woods Forest Preserve in Chicago, covering parking spots, trail recommendations, and seasonal conditions for birdwatching. A practical and locally-focused resource for birders exploring this Cook County forest preserve, with links to maps, a Facebook community, and Hughes's personal birding logs.

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.

Richard Fairbank's meticulous birding diary documents bird sightings across the Shoreham area of England, with detailed species counts, ring histories, and field notes going back decades. The site is a treasure trove for birdwatchers, featuring rare species encounters, seawatch logs, and even gull identification puzzles with photographic evidence.

Zest for Birds offers pelagic boat trips, bird guiding, and birding tours in and around Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in seabirds, Cape endemics, and rarities. Featuring photographic galleries, ornithological resources, and expert guides like Trevor Hardaker, it is an essential resource for birdwatchers and twitchers exploring the Western Cape region.

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.

Lord of the Ocean is a TFL-approved fanlisting dedicated to orcas (killer whales), created by Nadia in 2020 and currently boasting 39 members from 11 countries. Fans of these magnificent marine mammals can join the list, browse member buttons, and connect with fellow orca enthusiasts from around the world.

Jellyquarium is a personal site themed around jellyfish, with planned sections for a jellyfish tank, exhibits, and collections. Still a work in progress, it hints at a charming aquatic-themed showcase for a jellyfish enthusiast.

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.