A field guide might be your finest buddy whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder. Even if you already have one, this information will be helpful. I had a guide for years before I learned...
Category: Backyard Birder
Adam named all living animals in the Genesis narrative of creation, including "every bird of the air" (Genesis 2:19). That was a difficult assignment. Of course, he didn't have to dispute over the...
The majority of birders have participated in a Christmas Bird Count (CBC), but only a handful have planned and collected one. This article is designed to serve as a starting point for new compilers...
I work as a towboat skipper in the country's inland waterways. Binoculars piqued my curiosity since I use them at work. Years ago, I opted to purchase my own binoculars since the ones provided by my...
Lieutenant John Richardson of the British Royal Navy, who was engaged in two fruitless efforts to reach the North Pole, captured a little falcon. Richardson was stationed in Fort Carlton,...
"Why do you love birds so much?" I once asked during an Audubon chapter meeting. What about them intrigues you more than other animals? What motivates you to wake up early in the morning to travel to...