I've been listening to my backyard since I've started feeding birds years ago. No matter what season it is I always try to pay attention to what's going on back there. Last weekend we almost hit 70 degrees on Sunday and I've been hearing a whole lot more of the calling you hear in the spring when males are looking for mates. I guess I technically mean more songs than calls … [Read more...] about Are Your Birds Warming Up For Spring?
Archives for February 2010
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
Yellow Rumped Warbler Feeder Sentry
Every winter, I get an interesting mixture of wintering and migrating species to my backyard. Every year, Yellow Rumped Warblers are among these. I'll see them but not think much about it because they have been generally non-aggressive and somewhat passive feeder customers. They pick around the ground for tidbits here and there and don't really make much a fuss about … [Read more...] about Yellow Rumped Warbler Feeder Sentry
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
Bushnell H2O 10×42 Waterproof Binoculars Review
Bushnell H2O 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars First Look at the Bushnell H2O 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars Since our bird watching often takes place around water, many of our friends prefer to have a pair of binoculars that is waterproof. We’ve seen broken or slipped straps, or binoculars dropped out of packs while retrieving a jacket. This makes for a wet end to an otherwise good … [Read more...] about Bushnell H2O 10×42 Waterproof Binoculars Review
Steiner 8×30 Military Marine Binoculars Review
First Look at the Steiner 8x30 Military Marine Binoculars Some of our bird watching friends have spent large sums of money for high end field glasses that cost well over a grand. As a result, they treat these binoculars with extreme care. They won’t carry them just anywhere. Like when the viewing spot requires any climbing, tight squeezes, or rock-hopping across a … [Read more...] about Steiner 8×30 Military Marine Binoculars Review