~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

Birding Pal connects birdwatching enthusiasts around the world, matching traveling birders with local hosts at prime hotspots across every continent. Members pay a $10 annual fee to join a verified network of thousands of pals who have met for successful birding outings, with a private messaging system keeping email addresses secure.

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.

Oslo Birder is the field journal of an English birdwatcher living in Oslo, documenting seasonal sightings, migrations, and species counts across Norwegian locations like Maridalen and Østensjøvannet. With an extensive species index tallying hundreds of entries and vivid narrative posts about spring migrations and rare twitches, it offers a rich record for anyone interested in Scandinavian birdwatching.

Jeff Reiter has been writing his newspaper column 'Words on Birds' for the Daily Herald in west suburban Chicago since 2004, covering birds, birding, and the birding community. This blog archives those columns and features reviews, podcast recommendations, and personal stories that make it a rich resource for birdwatching enthusiasts of all levels.

Froggyfriend is the personal homepage of an Information Science student with a passion for frogs, insects, arachnids, and other overlooked creatures, as well as strong advocacy for open-source tools and unfettered access to information. The site features original pixel art drawn by the creator and a curated list of links about media literacy, climate change, microactivism, and the early web.

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.

A seasoned ornithologist and county bird records coordinator shares his expertise on the ten most commonly misidentified bird species in Monterey County, California. Compiled from over twenty years of reviewing rare bird claims, this guide helps birders at all skill levels avoid classic identification pitfalls, with specific species comparisons and notes on local distribution and timing.

Larry, a Connecticut native, chronicles his birdwatching adventures across local towns, forests, and parks through regular blog posts stretching back to 2007. The blog captures seasonal sightings like Red-winged Blackbirds and Merlins alongside reflections on nature, weather, and the meditative quality of outdoor exploration.