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IN THIS ISSUE 2023 www.birdguides.com World of Birds • 2023 3 5 Where in the world? Exciting trips to Sweden, Herzegovina and Senegal are on offer, with more scheduled to follow. 6 Come to Tasmania Australia’s biggest island provided a fantastic mix of pelagic birding, endemics, exciting mammals and terrific scenery for Josh Jones. 11 A Neotropical paradise Colombia has the longest bird list of any country in the world, and Mike Alibone wasn’t let down on a recent trip. 17 Ten iconic birds Simon Papps whittles down a long list to nominate some of the world’s top species, and provides details on where to find them. 24 Seven migration wonders of the world Ed Stubbs offers some top tips on where to go to see epic migration in action. Cover: Southern Royal Albatross by Stefan Pfützke. Above: Campbell Albatross by Josh Jones. Contents WELCOME to World of Birds 2023 . I’m writing this on a frosty December evening at home in Lincolnshire, and it’s fair to say that some of the mouth-watering birds and destinations showcased in these pages have warmed my bones somewhat. You’ll have noticed that albatrosses are already forming a central role to this guide. That continues in the article I’ve written on a trip to Tasmania (pages 6-9), where I had my first encounters with several members of this family during a pelagic trip. It’s di cult to put into words just how epic albatrosses are at sea. If you have the opportunity to see some, take it! Also in this issue, Mike Alibone reports back on a recent trip to the incredible birding nation of Colombia, where the ethereal cloudforests and steamy jungles produced a long list of super birds. Turn to pages 11-13 for a taster of why this country sits at the top of many birders’ must-visit destinations. Recently, I gave Simon Papps the tricky task of choosing a list of some of the world’s best birds. After much deliberation, he’s done a pretty solid job of selecting 10, as you’ll see on pages 17-20 – I certainly found it di cult to argue with his nominations! Meanwhile, Ed Stubbs provides some expert advice on some of the planet’s most productive migration watchpoints on pages 24-26. I hope that this selection of features whets your appetite to visit some exciting destinations in 2023, and on page 5 you’ll find some of our own o erings. World of Birds Holidays o ers top-quality birding at great-value prices, so check out the tours already planned and remember to keep checking www.birdguides.com for any announcements on further tours. Happy New Year! 6 Published by Warners Group Publications © 2022 World of Birds is published by Warners Group Publications. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, copied or stored in a retrieval system without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. The views expressed are not necessarily those of Warners Group Publications or its staff. No liability can be accepted for any loss or damage to material submitted, however caused. WARNERS MidlandsPLC M A G A Z I N E & B R O C H U R E P R I N T E R This publication is printed by Warners Midlands PLC Telephone: 01778 391000 Publisher: Rob McDonnell Editor: Josh Jones Deputy Editor: Ed Stubbs Content Editor: Simon Papps Designer: Mandie Johnson Head of Commercial: Ian Lycett Marketing Brand Manager: Katherine Brown Birdwatch Jo�� J��e�