~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

The Horse Website is a charming image-heavy personal page dedicated entirely to horses, featuring a gallery, a quirky 'Fridge' section, and mailing list archives. It even playfully recommends viewing in 'Horse Browser,' giving it a delightfully whimsical old-web personality.

Scott Atkinson documents his regular visits to Lakeside Park in Kitchener, Ontario, sharing detailed observations of local wildlife including black-crowned night herons, bald eagles, beavers, wood ducks, and dozens of other species. The writing is evocative and patient, capturing the quiet rhythms of a wetland ecosystem through the eyes of a dedicated naturalist.

John and Jemi Holmes document their birdwatching adventures across Hong Kong and beyond, with detailed trip reports and photographs covering species like Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush, Black Woodpecker, and Peregrine Falcon. The blog spans years of birding expeditions to locations including Western Sichuan and Jiuzhaigou, making it a valuable record for fellow birders interested in East Asian avifauna.

Panos Oikonomou's photo gallery showcases stunning images of Greek nature, wildlife, and landscapes with a particular focus on birds. A bilingual Greek-English site dedicated to the natural beauty of Greece through the lens of a dedicated nature photographer.

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.

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.

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.

Shetland Wildlife is a tour and wildlife-watching company based in the Shetland Islands, showcasing the expert guides and naturalists who lead expeditions to observe the region's remarkable fauna. Visitors can learn about the team behind the operation, whose local knowledge brings encounters with puffins, otters, orcas, and other iconic Shetland wildlife to life.