Bird Watching
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Peru is home to about 1800 different bird species, and birders see hundreds of species in a single day. Varied habitat and climate support bird biodiversity. more...
Bird enthusiasts enjoy hand feeding backyard birds. In Canada and the United States, learning to hand feed wild chickadees is the easiest way to start. more...
How to Find an Owl - Roosts, Pellets, and Calls
Owls are popular birds but among the hardest to see because most are active at night. With a little skill and patience, birders find these elusive raptors. more...
Birds of Chile – Where to See Them
Birders find Chile a wonderful place to visit because of its wide range of ecosystems and easy-to-spot spectacular birds. Chile has five distinct birding areas. more...
The range of different habitats, tropical climate, and unique position as a land link between two continents makes Panama a wonderful destination for birders. more...
Go Winter Birding, Find New Birds
When the weather gets cold, it's still worth getting out to look for birds. In the winter you'll see different behavior, and species that aren't around in summer. more...
How to Get the Most Out of Bird Watching
There's a right and a wrong way to approach birding. Good preparation, a sense of timing, mindful behavior, and birding ethics make a big difference. more...
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In both hemispheres, birdwatchers have the same fear: there are fewer birds. According to research, 1186 of the 10000 winged species still alive are disappearing. more...
Birding Catalina State Park in Arizona
By:
Bob Bowers
Catalina State Park lies just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. Birding is great here any time of the year, but fall brings the added attraction of migratory birds. more...
Peregrine Falcons Return to SoCal Beach Park
By: Don Kaiser
Peregrines came off the endangered species list in 1999, but it took 9 more years for even the fastest animals on Earth to re-establish their nests at Torrey Pines Park. more...
Nesting of Anna's Hummingbirds in San Diego, CA
By: Don Kaiser
Little is known about the life spans and timing of nesting events of hummingbirds. Eight different nests made in the same tree from 2003-2009 provide some information. more...
How to Make, Store and Use Hummingbird Food
By:
Bob Bowers
Dry mix and liquid nectar are sold by bird shops and garden departments, but hummingbird food is a simple mixture of sugar and water, a cheap and easy home project. more...
Which Kind of Hummingbird Feeder is Best?
By:
Bob Bowers
When buying hummingbird feeders, consider the birds' needs first. Other considerations include cost and the convenience of filling and cleaning. more...
Reviewing Three of the Best Hummingbird Feeders
By:
Bob Bowers
When shopping for hummingbird feeders, the many choices can be confusing. Once the needs of the birds and the providers are considered, a good decision can be made. more...
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