Bird watching or birding is a very popular hobby that includes the observation and study of birds. Because visual observation of birds is complemented with auditory observation, the term “birding” is more accurate. Birding is the second most popular outdoor activity in America, second only to gardening as the number-one recreation. For many people bird […]
Following is my life list of birds I’ve spotted and photographed. Click on each bird for details and more photos.
I’ve been amazed at the number of websites dedicated to bird watching. Thanks to this digital age, you can find sites to help you identify birds and sites that live stream birds in their habitat. There are bird watching links hat allow you to see birds from different parts of the world and at the […]
Firstly, birds will be attracted by the geographic location of your garden. To find out which birds are in the geographic area of your garden at the moment, you will have to consult specialty magazines, books and online resources. Maybe even the weather guy can provide some information regarding this aspect although this is not […]
Bird watching has become a very fun and interesting activity once I became more familiar with what I needed to know when doing it. One thing I needed to familiarize myself with was identifying the birds that I watch. This can be quite challenging when the bird is far away. Since birds are energetic and […]
For attracting hummingbirds, the best plants to grow in your yard are those that produce flowers and fruit. Columbine If you’re looking for the perfect plant for hummingbirds, look no further than the native columbine. Native to the eastern United States, this flowering perennial is a popular choice. The flowers of the native columbine are […]
Birds have been one of the greatest subject for photographers for years now because they have an inspiring beauty and mystify us with their gift of flight and diversity. When it comes to photographing birds and their behavior, catching it on film will add a tremendous visual impact and feeling to any picture. There are […]
One useful feature available on my Nikon D5600 is back button focus. Oftentimes when shooting birds, the bird is not in the center of the frame and the camera focuses on the background instead of the bird. This technique allows me to focus on the bird and quickly recompose and shoot. This mode of shooting […]
No bird watcher is complete without a bird watching journal. When I’m bird watching, I’ve been keeping a life list; a photographic record and journal of the birds I see. It’s not a paper journal but a digital one available to anyone on the Internet. The Life List As I become a more avid bird […]
A side benefit I’ve discovered about gardening is birdwatching. While sitting on my back deck watching my flowers grow, I’m often distracted by the many variety of birds I have visiting. I couldn’t resist the urge to get out my camera and snap some shots. So, I grabbed my trusty Nikon D5600 with the 70-300mm […]