I know one of the things that discourages first-time birders is the information overload. Everybody who wants to start birding can get overrun by all the things they think they need to know before they start. They may have friends and neighbors who swear by this or that. Most of the time they just get discouraged and quit because all they've attracted to their back yards is … [Read more...] about The Easiest Way to Start Birding
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5 Things You Should Be Feeding Wild Rabbits
As I mentioned back in an earlier post about feeding wild rabbits in 2011, I have wild rabbits in my backyard. They show their wonderful faces mostly during the spring and summer. This year has been a little different because I have seen at least one of them every now and then when I take my dog Maggie out before bed. Only about once or twice a week but still more than I've … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Be Feeding Wild Rabbits
Use A Pole Feeder Station System
Pole Feeder Station Puts More In One Place Luckily, when I started out I did't just drive to my local Walmart, buy any platform feeder with any flimsy pole and stick it up in my yard with any old crap bird seed mix. What I did was go to Wild Birds Unlimited and spoke with one of their people. They recommended the pole feeder station system I now have. It's been in … [Read more...] about Use A Pole Feeder Station System
Vanguard Endeavor ED 10×42 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Vanguard Endeavor ED 10x42 Binoculars The majority of birders who do photography will know Vanguard for their photographic accessories like stands, tripods and cases. Vanguard also manufactures a full line of sporting optics, including binoculars, spotting scopes and monoculars. Recently, the company has stepped up its optics line, putting … [Read more...] about Vanguard Endeavor ED 10×42 Binoculars Review
Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6x30 Binoculars Most of us who enjoy bird watching love to pass along our hobby to children and grandchildren. We want to give them a good pair of binoculars to start out with, so their pleasure is enhanced with quality optics. Kids being kids, we don’t usually want to hand them a very expensive pair. The Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6x30 … [Read more...] about Leupold BX-1 Yosemite 6×30 Binoculars Review
Bushnell Excursion HD 10×42 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Bushnell Excursion HD Binoculars You’re out in the woods. Enjoying the first sparkling rays of sunshine hitting the tree tops and adding color to the landscape. Then you hear the stiletto, tailing call of the Hairy Woodpecker. You know their habit is to move rapidly from tree to tree, looking for choice morsels at each stop. That's when you are glad you … [Read more...] about Bushnell Excursion HD 10×42 Binoculars Review
Bushnell Powerview 20×50 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Bushnell Powerview 20x50 Binoculars Many of the birds we head out to hunt with our binoculars are small, shy creatures that keep their distance. When viewing Warblers and other varieties with these characteristics, it helps to have very high magnification. This is key for watching hawks circle overhead or swans drift in the lake. Finding the target is a bit … [Read more...] about Bushnell Powerview 20×50 Binoculars Review
Leica Trinovid BCA 10×25 Binoculars Review
First Look at the Leica Trinovid BCA 10x25 Binoculars Birdwatchers usually love all aspects of nature, not just our feathered friends. Whether we're hiking, wading or boating we need equipment that can keep up. A great pair of compact binoculars helps us get where we want to go. All, while taking in the views and vistas we see. The Leica Trinovid BCA 10x25 binoculars are a … [Read more...] about Leica Trinovid BCA 10×25 Binoculars Review