Humans have been birdwatching since time immemorial, but only in the last few decades has it become a full blown hobby. There is a reason why so many people are willing to spend time and money to look at birds, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. What is birding? Birdwatching vs. birding vs. […]
Every bird feeder out there wants to know how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders sooner or later. Whether you like these critters or not, you will have to deal with them. They can steal the bird food and you might have to lose everything that you have worked for until now to create […]
You are new to birding and need actionable tips for your birding trip that’s probably happening tomorrow morning? You are in the right place. Here are specific and actionable 15 practical birdwatching tips that help you to become a better birder. Get the sun at your back Get the right pair of binoculars Set a […]
Although birdwatching is a safe and enjoyable pastime, there are few birdwatching tips to be mindful of when out in the field.
If you’re ready to make the exciting transition from observing birds to photographing them, you might be a bit overwhelmed when looking for a camera in the 14 best cameras. From the Nikon D850 to the Sony a9, there is a huge variety to choose from. The first step into the universe of photography is […]
Holy freakin’ cow! I have uttered those words quite regularly, and rarely quietly, from the moment I unpacked my new Olympus M.Zuiko 150–400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO. Olympus Camera is now OM SYSTEM (a division of the newly formed OM Digital Solutions or OMDS), after splitting from Olympus Medical in 2021. Olympus has been […]
BIRDWATCHING FOR KIDS Sharing the joy of nature with your children in a pursuit you enjoy will give you even more pleasure. Birdwatching is an outing that can appeal to older and younger children, parents, and grandparents.
Food and nesting space are simple answers! Birds migrate to improve their chances of survival and reproductive success, and while temperature may influence bird migration, birds can survive in very cold conditions.
When you are looking for the best lightweight birding binoculars, most of us are trying to find a balance between weight, high quality optics, durability and value for money.
When the opportunity to identify a rare bird presents itself, it helps to have the right tools on hand. Binoculars are essential for anyone looking to observe birds in the wild.