The Birder’s Way

About birds, about birding. We all want to be free, don’t we? High volume and good quality sound strongly recommended due to the excellence of the soundtrack. Comments welcome!

A Birder’s First Camera

The advice often given to first time birding camera buyers is, “Get the best camera you can afford.” As with most simplistic answers, that one contains just enough truth to be dangerous. A more useful answer would be a return question like, “What do you intend to use the camera for?” Different situations benefit from [...]

Binoculars for Birders

Binoculars for Birders

With the beginning of Spring Migration it is time to consider investing in new binoculars. This is a proposition that can present itself in daunting ways. Careful consideration needs to be made whether a new birder or one who has spent some time in the field and acquired some expertise. [...]

One More for the Birders

One More for the Birders

 

Birders are constantly looking for any advantage to assist in identification and increase the pleasure of their field experience.  Every birder knows that the conditions of weather and light can make decisions difficult.  Every birder knows that sometimes it is the briefest of looks that the bird affords.  Every birder wants [...]