Asia

Golden-headed cisticola (Cisticola exilis)

The stunning golden-headed cisticola (Cisticola exilis) inhabits taller, swampier grassland than Zitting. It is typically found near fresh water and is more widespread in northern and eastern Australia. When...

Hummingbirds – The Little Jewels of Flight 2

A selection of Hummingbirds that occur in Ventura County, California either as resident breeders, or seen during their...

What’s So Special About the Tawny Pipit?

Size: Tawny Pipit, “Anthus campestris” is a large bird of 17 cm in length. Tawny Pipit vs. Richard...

What is Pollination – Critical Moment of Flower Life

What is pollination? Pollen is the dust, usually yellow, produced by the stamens and made up of millions of...

Paradise Riflebird “Ptiloris paradiseus”

Common / Scientific Name Paradise Riflebird “Ptiloris paradiseus” Description Paradise Riflebird is a medium size bird of the family Paradisaeidae. Earlier,...

Kanas Lake: The Breathtaking Natural Beauty in Northern Xinjiang

Kanas Lake (Also called Hanas which is the name used by local Kazakhsare) is a nature reserve that means beautiful, rich, and mysterious in...

Stone Forest or Shilin: Breathtaking Natural Rock Formation in Kunming, China

The stone forest or Shilin, is a distinguished set of limestone formations spanning nearly 500 km2 located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province,...

Pigeon Rock: Lebanon’s Twin Natural Wonders That Stun Visitors

The Pigeon Rock, also called the Rock of Raouché, is a natural landmark made up of two rock formations off the coast of Raouché,...

Saudi Arabia Highway 10: World’s Longest Straight Road

Saudi Arabia's Highway 10 holds the amazing distinction of being the longest straight road in the world.   Everyone loves curving and twisting roads, but...

Manjanggul Cave: An Underground Wonder in the Heart of Jeju Island

Manjanggul Cave is a lava tube in Gimnyeong-ri, Gujwaeup, Jeju City, South Korea. Up to 23 meters wide, 30 meters tall, and 8.9 kilometers...

Pabbi National Forest Park: A Paradise For Nature Lovers

It's a beautiful spring day in the Pabbi National Forest Park. You imagine yourself sitting on the wooden bench, the pleasant sunlight on your...

Rohtas Fort: Outstanding Example of Muslim Military Architecture

Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress located in Jehlum city in the province of Punjab during the regime of Sher Shah Suri. The nearby...

Mount Batok: The Serene Dormant Volcano Every Traveler Must See

A volcanic cinder cone named “Mount Batok” is situated in the west of the famous Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia. Batok signifies "coconut shell"...

Rock Islands of Palau: Where the World’s Best Beaches Await

The Islands of Palau are an archipelago of 250 islands, in the western Pacific Ocean. It is its own country, the Republic of Palau,...

Longyou Caves: An Archaeological Adventure

Longyou Caves are located near the village of Shiyan Beicun in Zhejiang province. This is an extensive, magnificent, and rare ancient underground world considered in...