My "Formation Ornitho" course started last Thursday, and has re-ignited my interest in birds.  I used to love my excursions to the Umm Al Quwain mangroves back in 2002, where one was regaled by the sight of legions of coastal birds, like plovers, sandpipers, ospreys, gulls, and flamingoes.  My self-study in ornithology was also coming along... Continue Reading →