Binoculars perform the basic function of providing enlarged images of objects in the distance. This function makes the binoculars a versatile tool that can be applied in a number of settings. Some of these settings include wildlife viewing, hiking, birdwatching, hunting, stargazing, golfing, some sporting events, and even theatre. However, one thing that is not always talked about is how …
If you are thinking about going to a National Park such as Yellowstone or Kruger, and require a great pair of binoculars, you have come to the right place. The following list of the best binoculars for national parks has been put together after a lot of research and review to help you make the best choice. National parks are …
Every birder should visit Machias Seal Island at least once. (The author has been eight times.). This is one of the very few breeding colonies where visitors are allowed to land on the island and get close to the birds. What Do You See? You can observe at very close range breeding: Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Tern, and Arctic Tern. …
All of the names in this list may be used by birders who wish to display their knowledge, although it is probably linguistically inaccurate (and it is bad manners) to interrupt someone who refers to “a flock of swans” by saying, “Surely you mean a whiteness of swans.” The names are still fun to know and perhaps useful in some …
Suet is raw beef fat from around the kidneys and loins. Suet is one of the best foods to attract nuthatches, woodpeckers, wrens, titmice, creepers, kinglets, chickadees, thrashers, cardinals and even bluebirds and unfortunately the starlings and squirrels! To discourage the starlings, purchase a suet feeder cage that is covered on all sides but the bottom. Only birds that can …
The Challenge Wind power has the ability to be a green, bird-friendly form of power generation, but it can also adversely affect birds. In 2009, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimated that 440,000 birds per year were killed by U.S. wind turbines, and included this figure in the agency’s 2013 budget request to Congress. Birds can die in collisions …
Welcome to our article about North American migration flyways! We’ll get into specific routes a bit further below, but first, an introduction. North American Migration Flyways – Introduction There are many routes that migratory birds follow, and although some of them are pretty simple, some of them are extremely complicated and hard to trace. Many things contribute to that diversity, …
Wondering what are the best flowers to attract hummingbirds? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ll go through the top 23 easy to grow flowers to bring more hummingbirds into your garden below. But first, an introduction as to why you might want to invite hummingbirds in the first place. Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds – Introduction Watching hummingbirds sip …
Introduction Are your binoculars a pain in the neck? I mean that literally. Hunting for long periods of time with binoculars hanging from your neck can cause soreness and blisters. The neck straps supplied with most new binoculars, even with very expensive pairs, are often inadequate. The typical neck strap is a thin, hard plastic strip about one-half inch wide. …
What are the best binoculars for a concert? When sitting far from a performance, it’s almost impossible to see the performer, which is very annoying if you paid a large amount of money for your concert ticket. In that situation, the only way you can get an up-close look at the stage is by using a pair of binoculars. Binoculars …
