Staying Safe While Birding
Whether you live in a rural area, in the suburbs, or in a major metropolitan city, most of us have […]
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Getting Started
10 Tips for Getting Started in Birdwatching
It is no secret that the number of bird watchers has climbed exponentially since March 2020 and the onset of
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Why Do We Bird?
Why do we bird? Is it our hunting instinct sublimated? Could it be that our penchant for collecting is being
Resources for Young Birders
Join a Bird Club! Joining a club is one of the best ways to get plugged in to the world
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Top 10 Tips for Better Bird Watching
Anyone can see a bird. Just go outside and look around. No matter where you are you should see birds.
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Choosing and Using Binoculars
Choosing your binoculars Every birder needs binoculars. If you’re lucky you might be able to borrow some binoculars from someone
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What is a Field Guide?
The first step towards becoming a birder is getting your hands on a good field guide. A field guide is
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Keeping a Bird Watching Journal
It is said that the difference between a person who simply enjoys nature and a true naturalist is that a
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How To: Avoiding Binocular “Warbler Neck”
With proper technique, your birding can be a source of great joy, rather than a pain in the neck. Birders
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Getting Started in Birding (or how to become a bird watcher without even trying)
If you are one of the millions of people who watched the movie The Big Year and thought “Hey, I
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Top 10 Ways to Get Better at Bird Identification
Many backyard bird watchers struggle to identify certain birds. This is perfectly natural. Almost every bird watcher—even a seasoned pro—gets
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