Birding Gear

A GoPro is a versatile instrument that works well for capturing movement and detail. It stands to reason that birders would wonder whether this kind of camera could work for recording birds. A GoPro is a great choice for bird photography. It can capture detailed photos and videos at a close distance, and you can […]

Capturing birds on camera is extremely rewarding. It lets you see their behavior up close and identify which birds are coming to your feeders or birdbath, but how effective is a trail camera at picking up birds? Can it do the job? Trail cameras can pick up birds, but it depends on the motion sensor

Are you a birder considering buying a bird spotting scope? This can be quite an investment, so you must consider your needs and research to determine whether it’s worth it.  A bird spotting scope is worth it if you want to track birds over long distances visually. Hawks, for example, fly in circles hundreds of

Pishing refers to the act of coaxing birds out into the open with a “Pssh! Pssh! Pssh!” noise. There are several reasons why this works, all depending on how the birds make sense of the noise. In some cases, the birds assume the calls are coming from other birds, while others are unsure what’s making

If you have an eye condition like astigmatism, you may wonder whether you can still use a high-quality pair of binoculars. Can you use binoculars alone, or do you need to wear your glasses, too? In either case, what kind of binoculars do you need? If you have astigmatism, you’ll need to wear your glasses

Creating a bird life list is a great way to keep a record of your birding experiences, and there are many ways to create a data-rich bird life list, whether you want to use an app or pen and paper. How can you create a bird list? To create your own bird life list, first,

You’re on a hike and out in the distant forest, you hear an echoing pecking sound. You quickly reach for your binoculars and think you see a Pileated Woodpecker excavating a tree cavity. Bird watching requires a good set of bins with an appropriate magnification, the right lens size, good eye relief, and image quality.

Birding is a great way to get to know different species and enjoy nature, rain or shine. Rain affects birding by changing the behavior of the birds. Before and during the rain, you’ll see seabirds coming to the shore and songbirds sheltering in place. After the rain, you’ll see all kinds of birds heading out