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Which Birding Software Do You Use? [ September 1st, 2010 ] Posted in » Birding Software, Blog

Birding Software Is About Features

Most serious birders have their favorite birding software. The reasons are many but usually come down to which features each birder considers important to them. Some want a handy smartphone app that they know they’ll have with them and others want a more complete birding reference that goes beyond quick identification. Still others use a combination depending on where they are going to be. Where do you lie on this continuum?

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.

November 13th, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Top Ten Ways To Get Your Bird Feeders Ready For Winter Bird Feeding

As October comes to a close, there are a few things you need to make sure to do to get your feeders ready for winter. Winter time is when your birds depend on you to provide them with clean and safe feeding stations, wholesome quality food and an ample supply of water. It’s also the time that unsanitary conditions threaten to make birds sick because of the increased traffic at your feeders.

Here is my top ten list of things you can do to make this winter better for you and your backyard visitors.