After three years, we've outgrown our current web digs and we're getting a facelift. It's high time we got a new image on the web and we think we've found one. What started out as a binocular blog has evolved into a backyard birding site and we needed to be able to reflect that. The current theme we're using, while it has gone through tons of changes and modifications, is … [Read more...] about BirdOculars Gets Complete Facelift 10-04-10
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How I Saved A Rabbit’s Life
Being Mindful Has Its Merits A couple months ago while I was preparing for a trip to NYC to help out a friend in his business, I was going about my usual business when something unusual happened that caused me to take notice. I was taking my dog, Maggie, out for her evening pre-bedtime routine when I saw a little bunny on our patio. It immediately ran underneath the … [Read more...] about How I Saved A Rabbit’s Life
Would You Like To Win A Free Birding Book?
No Strings I'm thinking about running contests to give away copies of books I purchase and receive for review. If you think you'd be interested in participating in these contests leave me a comment below. … [Read more...] about Would You Like To Win A Free Birding Book?
Which Birding Software Do You Use?
Birding Software Is About Features Most serious birders have their favorite birding software. The reasons are many but usually come down to which features each birder considers important to them. Some want a handy smartphone app that they know they'll have with them and others want a more complete birding reference that goes beyond quick identification. Still … [Read more...] about Which Birding Software Do You Use?
Our First Window Strike Fatality
That Sickening Thud My wife and I were just finishing dinner last night when we heard it. There really wasn't any commotion in the backyard. Just the regular robin flock visit. They do this every night just before dark. All of a sudden-THUD! It really didn't sound very close but it did seem loud. I'd had mourning doves pecking away at my patio that had been scared by a … [Read more...] about Our First Window Strike Fatality
Princeton University Press Field Guide Giveaway
I wanted to shoot you a quick post to tell you how you can win two excellent field guides really easily. Here's the info from the Princeton University Press site: This week's book giveaway is not one book, but two: Birds of Western North America:A Photographic Guide and Birds of Eastern North America:A Photographic Guide. Owls, hawks, gulls, herons, woodpeckers, jays, … [Read more...] about Princeton University Press Field Guide Giveaway
I Have A Rogue Raccoon Problem
The Setup My rogue raccoon problem started a few weeks back. I would find my main feeder turned sideways in the morning. This feeder has a raccoon baffle on it so I've never had a problem with either squirrels or raccoons getting to it. Still, I thought it was odd to find the feeder this way every morning. Because it happened at night and because I've heard him getting the … [Read more...] about I Have A Rogue Raccoon Problem
Do You Train Your Squirrels?
My Kindergarten Class Since I moved into my home nine years ago, I've had squirrels. My property backs up to a wooded area that borders several properties so I've had my fair share. When I started birding seven years ago I decided that I would feed them as well. Since I employ a raccoon baffle on my main feeder station and squirrel baffles on my bluebird houses, I wasn't … [Read more...] about Do You Train Your Squirrels?