Category: Birdwatching

Believe it or not, there is evidence that the birds of the world today actually evolved from the dinosaurs.
Birds and dinosaurs go together?
The birds are said to have come from the group of Maniraptora. These are theropods which include oviraptorids and dromaesaurs.
This theory was further supported by the fact that a discovery […]

To a responsible and mature person, wild bird feeding is not an activity or a hobby that should be taken lightly.
The bird feeder which is dedicated to the act requires buying pounds and pounds of bird feed every winter as well as a book about birds and some binoculars to be able to […]

Inviting birds to your back yard is easy. Usually, a good way to invite them over is by planting the edges of the yard with ornamental plants that bear food.
Examples of these plants are those that bear cones, berries, etc. Also, it creates protected nesting places which will allow these birds […]

Birds, like kids, are fascinating and interesting to see yet very difficult to shoot on camera.
A photographer of birds has a slew of questions to answer such as what kind of lens should one use, what shutter speed, among others.
Photographing birds requires a lot of patience and a technique that should be mastered […]

Do you want to turn your backyard into a real bird watching stage? Well, you have two options. You can build a backyard aviary or you can scatter different bird feeders around for the birds to enjoy.
A backyard bird aviary is like a very big cage of birds. You can put all of your […]

So it is your first day of bird watching. You are equipped with the right equipment and are mentally prepared to have fun. But how are you going to know the species of birds you will encounter later on?
It is going to be pleasurable watching the birds from a distance, using your binoculars. But wouldn't […]