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My Top 15 Birding Resources

Since this blog began almost two years ago, I’ve tried to make a habit of visiting the top birding and birdwatching blogs on the internet. As I am a recent newcomer to the field, I know I have a lot to learn from these fine people who have made birding a major part of their lives for way longer than I have. I owe them a debt of gratitude I’ll never be able to fully repay. I can, however, make an attempt by making sure you don’t overlook my top 15 birding resources.
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Preventing Bird Strikes At Airports

With the recent near disaster bird strike of US Airways flight 1549, I thought my readers would be interested to know what bird management methods were employed by airports to reduce incidents like these.

The management of birds in and around an airport requires three main components:

1. Habitat Management
2. Bird Control Teams
3. Lethal Removal Of Birds

Let’s look quickly at each of these.

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Bird Watching Binoculars Make Great Cheap Christmas Gifts

Bird Watching Binoculars Are Great Gifts

There is no bigger thrill for a birding enthusiast than to see birds in their backyard or in the field up close. Having a good pair of bird watching binoculars handy is essential for quick identification of each species. Plus, it gives you an appreciation of their beauty not possible with the naked eye.

I can’t tell you how many times bird watching binoculars have made the difference between wondering what that bird was and being able to ID and catalog it quickly. They basically saved the day for me.

Cheap Christmas Gifts For The Birdwatcher In Your Home

Anybody who does any birdwatching knows the hobby can get expensive. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The careful shopper can always find cheap Christmas gifts that your favorite birdwatcher will love you for.

Some of the most popular of these are birdbaths, birdfeeders and birdhouses. Each of these cheap Christmas gifts are things that every birdwatcher is happy to receive. You can’t go wrong buying one of these for that special person on your list.

So, relax. Buying gifts for the birdwatcher on your list doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. That is, IF you know where to shop.

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