~ Early Web Links ~

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gorgor is a 23-year-old Italian web developer and artist whose personal site blends a love of fish (especially Ancistrus and Angelfish), video games, and art into a delightfully chaotic aesthetic experience. The site features a blog covering topics from corporate web critique to art theory, alongside dedicated sections for music, bugs, and fish, all wrapped in an unapologetically weird and expressive old-web style.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.