Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
If you want to advance your bird-watching hobby, it might be time to invest in a spotting scope (we’ve reviewed the best spotting scopes for birding here). While most birdwatchers start out with a pair of binoculars, more advanced enthusiasts soon move on to the more spectacular views and intricate […]
One of the best things about birdwatching is being able to photograph birds in their natural environment. No matter what they do, birds are always fascinating, and a circular polarized filter, or CPF, can help you get the best results. The filter can significantly reduce reflections and the glare from […]
How do you get rid of algae in a bird bath? Give it a proper clean! Soaking the bird bath in vinegar will help to kill any algae that may have found its way in. Keeping a bird bath clean is a task all by itself but it becomes even […]
It can be very frustrating. You put food out for the birds, and the squirrels get it instead. Trying to stop squirrels from getting to your feeder can be tricky, but one method you can use is a slinky. Secure it well, and they won’t get up the pole. There […]
Bird watching is a popular hobby which you can carry out wherever you are, if you travel, you can take your binoculars with you too. However, if you have the wrong lens, you won’t be able to focus properly on the birds when you see them. When you purchase binoculars, […]
Every good birder should have a spotting scope. As there are two different types of this incredibly use piece of kit, how do you decide which is best, angled or straight scope? There is huge debate over this question. Although there are a lot of reasons why we are slightly […]
Birds love the food we put out for them, and most bird watchers will enjoy watching the use the feeders which are out for them. Birds really love nuts and seeds but the downside to putting these out is that spilled seed can sprout and start growing where we don’t […]
When you first begin bird watching, you’ll only need to start with the essential, but as your interest and skill level grows, so will your need for improved equipment! One of the joys of watching birds is being able to take photographs of them in the wild, and with the […]
Whether you’re new to birding or have been bird watching for many years, you always need a guide to help you identify birds. Handbooks are good, but they can take up a lot of room and you need to carry them around with you. There are some very good apps […]
Putting food out for the birds also means you’re likely to attract squirrels. It’s very frustrating seeing all the bird food disappear, when the birds are still hungry. There are things you can do to try to squirrel proof your feeders. Here are a few suggestions from the type of […]