Howard Vaughan

A birder & avid naturalist all my life. I walk, I see, I write.

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

4th April 2026 - Day 15 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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The cloud forest still had secrets to share before the drive back to the Caribbean Slope for the last few days of the tour. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

3rd April 2026 - Day 14 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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A full day exploring the Savegre valley with American Dippers here at last and host of other wonderful wildlife. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

@birderkettle A fine haul

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

2nd April 2026 - Day 13 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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Savegre and its Cloud Forest - what else is there to say? #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

@TarvoValker Magnificent! Almost no bigger bird to find!

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

1st April 2026 - Day 12 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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From Pacific sea level to 12,000 feet. A day of many contrasts. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

A busy day of writing. I know things are getting slightly out of order but needs must.
Lesvos for @OrioleBirding 26th April - 3rd May 2026
A busy week of mixed weather but great birding with a fantastic crew. Couldn't ask for more. https://t.co/3ogNPOoW8A #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Thirty Years Ago - May 1996
A quieter month but still some spring treats to be had. https://t.co/nw8HLJqHIm

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

31st March 2026 - Day 11 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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Exploring the dry Guacimo Road, sultry mangroves and sluggish waters of the Tarcoles. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

30th March 2026 - Day 10 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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A day spent in the sultry dry jungle of Carara before a sunset paddle in the Pacific. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Lowestoft Life 20th - 26th May 2026
I have been making the most of my scant time back home... https://t.co/4cMKNa22dP @suffolkwildlife @BC_Suffolk @SuffolkBirdGrp

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

29th March 2026 - Day 9 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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A travel day is never a dull day & with many stops between Sarapiqui on the Caribbean slope & Tarcoles on the Pacific there was ample opportunity for some birding. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

28th March 2026 - Day 8 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
A day exploring the jungle tracks of La Selva was as always a wonderful experience. https://t.co/pxzDWOC8LC #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

27th March 2026 - Day 7 - Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
On the move again - to Sarapiqui and the wonderful Rio Sara. https://t.co/8oyKOmppmJ #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

26th March 2026 - Day 6 Costa Rica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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Eyeballing King Vultures was an experience never to forget but was trumped by the northbound passage of thousands of Turkey Vultures, Broad-winged and Swainson's Hawks. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

@TheHomeCurrent Hope you and the family are well too

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

The blog continues
25th March 2026 - Day 5 - #CostaRica for Bird's Wildlife & Nature Tours
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A morning exploring the Rio Frio before wiggling east towards Boca Tocada. #BirdsSeenIn2026

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

@sean_nixon Lesvos life...

[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Thirty Years Ago - April 1996
A traditional few days in Speyside and an unexpected Kentish addition.

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[Howard Vaughan @ELBF2010]

Northern Greece for Bird's Wildlife & Nature was magnificent & we found the 29th White-tailed Lapwing for Greece, but I am now in Lesvos for @OrioleBirding which has also started with a bang. A Lesser Flamingo lifer. Let's see what this week holds. #