Across the continents, mountains rise, shaping weather, culture, and evolution. From the mist-shrouded Andes to the icy Himalayas and the hidden ranges of Africa and New Guinea, these uplands nurture extraordinary biodiversity. For us birders, the high country offers both challenge and reward, with species found...

This is the second article in a series on Southern Africa inspired by a birding trip to Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls with Rockjumper and two safaris to Chobe National Park in Botswana with Kalahari Tours and Kruger National Park in South Africa with Lion Roar Safaris. The articles in order so far...

A fortuitous tale of a chance encounter between two Rockjumper leaders, and a mythical bird! Stephan Lorenz I decided to use some spare time at the end of 2020 and start of the new year to travel to Costa Rica to seek two dozen lifers and enjoy the amazing birds I had not seen in some years. The steps to...