3451. The Inspirational Wildflower World of Margaret Erskine Wilson
March 17, 2017
Anyone with an appreciation and basic knowledge of the science of plants can feasibly call themselves an amateur botanist and one doesn’t need to be a qualified expert in order to gain immense pleasure from what can be an extremely rewarding pastime or hobby. One amateur botanist who combined her pa...
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3452. Australian Wildflowers: The Kangaroo Paw
March 17, 2017
For nature lovers looking for a bit of an adventure, a professional flower holiday "Down Under", taking in the spectacular wildflowers of Western Australia, offers a front row seat to one of the most magnificent floral displays in the world – on show in various locations around the state for more th...
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3453. Glossary of Wildflower Terms
March 17, 2017
A dedicated flower holiday affords amateur botanists, or those who simply appreciate the aesthetics of nature, the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of wild flora in its native habitat. A professional flower holiday will include the company of an experienced naturalist, and understanding a few of th...
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3454. 4 Beautiful But Poisonous Flowering Plants
March 17, 2017
Flowers are a magnificent feature of our natural world that we inevitably associate with beauty, romance and, more often than not, a delicate aroma. But amongst all that dazzling colour and fragrance, some of the planet's myriad species of flowering plants are not always what they seem…
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3455. The Beautiful, Poisonous Hooded Pitohui
March 17, 2017
Of all the world's unusual birds, one of the most fascinating is the beautifully coloured Hooded Pitohui, a songbird endemic to Papua New Guinea. As the world's only scientifically confirmed poisonous bird, its vibrant plumage sends a warning to other animals to stay away – including humans. ...
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3456. Birdsong Syntax - Birds Speaking in Sentences
March 17, 2017
Organised bird tours take participants to a host of destinations around the world, affording them the exciting opportunity to observe a diverse range of species in their natural habitat. While professional bird tours utilise the expertise of a naturalist or ornithologist to share their knowledge and...
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3457. 3 New Bird Species Discovered in Africa
March 17, 2017
For keen wildlife watchers, well-organised professional bird tours provide the opportunity to travel to a host of exotic destinations around the world to experience sightings of rare and endemic avian species in their natural habitat. Anyone planning on joining one of the bird tours to Africa may be...
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3458. Introducing the Newest Species of Thrush
March 17, 2017
While the news may have gone under the radar of anyone without an interest in bird watching, in 2016 scientists announced the discovery of a new avian species: Zoothera salimalii, the Himalayan Forest Thrush. Named in honour of the late Indian ornithologist Dr Salim Ali, whose extensive contribution...
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3459. Inspiring South America: Wanderlust and Waterfalls
March 14, 2017
When I speak to any nature loving backpackers, I always like to recommend South America as a destination. This is a continent of astonishing and varied natural beauty, including some of the most amazing waterfalls that I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Some of these are in South America’s more...
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3460. Costa del Camping: A Family Holiday in Sunny Spain
March 14, 2017
You do not have to break the bank to have a fun, memorable and valuable family holiday. For those looking for a budget-busting summer break, I think that camping in Spain is a wonderful option. You save a small fortune on accommodation and also get to enjoy an intimate and unique way of vacationing,...
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