Jan
27
The month of February is often overlooked as a time to go birding. Many birdwatchers who hail from cold, northern latitudes already got their fix of winter birds during December and January. They already ventured outdoors to brave the icy winds and crunchy snow to see wintering waterfowl, flocks of gulls, and other birds that …
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Jan
26
During the 1800s there weren’t any field guides available for birders. Actually, there weren’t many birdwatchers either. I am sure there was a certain portion of the population that enjoyed seeing birds and knew how to identify quite a few bird species but the few people who were serious about birds were ornithologists and people …
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Jan
23
Owls always rank high on birder’s “most wanted” lists. The “most wanted” are those species that hold a special place of importance in the field guide. When you look at the illustrations that depict such birds, your mind just about goes blank with the yearning desire to lay your eyes on them, to actually prove …
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Jan
23
The Northern Goshawk and other Accipiters are among the most agile of birds. Their ability to zip through dense forests without flying headfirst into a tree amazes birdwatchers and terrifies the small birds and mammals they prey upon. Anyone who has watched a video of a goshawk manoeuvering its way through holes in hedges and …
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Jan
19
Before birders spent a substantial portion of their time and energy on learning about and watching birds, they were non-birders. They may have taken notice when a large hawk flew by or knew the difference between a duck and a sparrow, but their knowledge of anything avian may not have gone much further. If you …
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Jan
19
The consequences of climate change can be incredibly frightening to contemplate. Rising seas, sudden changes in precipitation and temperature that may have large-scale effects upon people and wildlife, and other scenarios can be a serious source of worry. It was rather a relief, then, to read about climate change affecting birds in a positive way. …
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