As with most possessions, sometimes the test of time can really affect the quality and performance of some of our favorite things. Even the best equipment at times, is in need of a servicing, upgrade or replacement and the same goes for your birding binoculars. When to replace them is entirely up to you and […]

Wondering how and why your hummingbird feeders leak? Here are 5 possibilities - and solutions! 

Providing your backyard birds with a properly maintained, clean and reliable water source is not only beneficial to the birds that already visit your yard, it can actually help attract more birds to your yard. A bird bath serves a variety of functions for your backyard birds, not only giving them a place to drink […]

Much the same as a platform feeder, a hopper or house feeder is among your best bets for quickly attracting the largest amount and variety of birds to your backyard. Hopper feeders for the most part, resemble a small house filled with bird seed (non-GMO of course). This variety of feeders can also come in […]

  This “zebra-esque” colored warbler is typically best known for its habit of creeping up and down various tree trunks in search of inspects in small crevices and in the bark. For this reason, this warbler is sometimes also referred to as the “Black and White Creeper”. This warbler (like most others) is a smaller […]

The every changing plumage of bird species comes in a variety of styles and colors, ranging from the very dull, to the amazingly bright.  Amazingly, there are a number of bird species who in fact, have no coloring to their feathers.  These species feathers are iridescent, meaning the UV rays from the sun cast a […]

More and more birders are beginning to take their bird watching on the road, even going as far as to design domestic and international travel for birding activities. Let’s face it, the world is a big place, and each geographical location boasts different species, habitats and climates for birds and those of us that love […]

With hundreds of different bird feeders on the market these days, when first getting into birding, it can be difficult to decide which is best for you and your backyard. Each variety of feeder, typically comes with a wide variety of feeding options, and you can usually find one that fits the type of feed […]