Birds suffer from the loss of habitats and other factors that affect their migration and reproduction patterns, leading to a decline in their numbers and even driving some to extinction. In order to protect and reduce the death of birds, there are various actions people can take to conserve birds and to at least give them a […]
Discover what the goal of wildlife conservation is, why we need wildlife conservation, which wildlife is endangered, and how you can help towards conservation efforts. If you’re an environmentally conscious person, you’ve undoubtedly heard of wildlife conservation. While the term is used frequently, it’s not always possible to pinpoint exactly what efforts are being made. […]
Conservation encompasses all those actions taken toward the long-term preservation of cultural heritage. Activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care, supported by research and education. Preserving cultural heritage is essential, but it also presents complex challenges. Conservators embrace these challenges with passion, commitment and dedication. What is a Conservator? A conservator: Conservation Terminology Those who […]
Photography Tips for Bird Birding has become a massively popular pastime and photography dovetails well with it. Here are our best tips for how to get great shots of our avian friends. Photographing wild birds is a challenging pursuit. It presents even more hurdles than other wildlife photography: Not only are the birds able to fly […]
A professional photographer, and past Audubon Magazine Photo Awards winner, offers advice for capturing stunning bird shots. Paul Bannick I love to photograph birds. The variety of shapes, sizes, and colors—and what this diversity reveals about species’ adaptations to diverse habitats—makes them fascinating subjects. Yet their lively, often secretive natures make them challenging to shoot. […]
Yard Bird-Friendly Grow a beautiful garden that provides a safe haven for birds in the face of climate change and the are good way for your birding at home. Birds are nature’s messengers, and they’re broadcasting loud and clear: They are already experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change and habitat loss, and these dangers will only grow over time. […]
Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you. Do new way for birding hoppy Sometimes, you may see a close-up image of an animal going about its business, seemingly unbothered by a camera, and wonder how in the world the photographer pulled it off. The answer might be a camera trap. Camera […]
Overview Playback in birding The proliferation of playback in birding apps, which play birdsong with just a tap of the touchscreen, has been wonderful for attracting new birders to the hobby. But the apps have also increased exponentially a controversial practice: the use of playback, or playing a recording of birdsong to lure a bird […]
Before you post a photo on Facebook—or even take the shot in the first place—consider the bird’s well-being. Say you’re exploring your local refuge and you spot a rare bird. After observing it for a while, you snap a series of extraordinary photos, and you know others would want the chance to do the same. What […]
Providing food—for bird photography or simple birding enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions before Feed Birds. Whether we identify as birders or photographers or both, we are always looking for ways to get closer to birds, or to bring them closer to us. Offering food—sating the hunger that is […]
