An Unexpected Result As I mentioned in a previous article about the cool new bird identification software called BirdJam, I found it to be a quick and accurate way to identify birds in the field. It allowed you to greatly reduce your pack weight and reduce the chance of missing an ID because you were fumbling through your guide. What I didn't expect was being able to … [Read more...] about BirdJam As A Nuisance Bird Deterrent
Archives for April 2009
When Waxwings Attack
I Promise Nobody Was Hurt Writing This Just last week, my wife and I were talking about birds we'd seen and haven't seen in our backyard this winter. Somehow, the conversation turned to one of my favorite little late winter visitors, Cedar Waxwings. We normally don't see them except in between flock movements from one part of the country to another. The Stokes guide I … [Read more...] about When Waxwings Attack
The Bluebirds Make A Last Minute Charge
If You Snooze You Lose OK. Things are heating up in the backyard. Less than a month after reporting the chickadees had staked their claim , the bluebird pair shows up and won't hear any of that noise. Late last week, I started hearing bluebirds chattering in my back yard. Since I almost never hear that sound unless they are nest building, I had to take a look. Sure … [Read more...] about The Bluebirds Make A Last Minute Charge
BirdJam Bird Identifier Software Review
Jeff's note about BirdJam: This post was written back in 2009. While BirdJam was a great product it is no longer available. I would recommend you switch to the free Merlin app by the Cornell Lab. Birders Need A Quick And Convenient Guide When you're in the field, the last thing you want to be doing is fumbling through printed guides to identify that new bird you've spotted. … [Read more...] about BirdJam Bird Identifier Software Review