Mandarin ducks have been making a splash in the media, but how much do you really know about them? 27 Mandarin Duck Facts Here are just a few mandarin duck facts that can bring you up to speed on these beautiful and colorful birds. 1. What is a mandarin duck? Mandarin ducks are small, colorful …

Sure, everyone loves to admire beautiful birds, but it’s the strange ones that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “What kind of bird is that?!“ 17 of the Weirdest Birds in the World Among the world’s ten thousand bird species, there are some with bizarre habits, odd diets, and downright scary features. …

There’s something special about colorful birds. In this post, you’ll learn about 26 of the most colorful birds in the world – with tons of facts and photos. I don’t know about you, but when I catch a glimpse of something flashy fluttering by, I can’t help but get excited.   26 of the Most …

Ready for a new season of birding? In this post, you’ll get a complete bird watching gear checklist – including binoculars, camera, guidebooks, apps, feeders, and hiking gear. 37 Required Bird Watching Gear and Resources A flash of color, a fleeting view of beauty between the branches and a sharp intake of breath as a …

If you’re like me, you LOVE cardinals. In this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best cardinal bird feeder, food, and location to attract (and keep) cardinals in your yard – instead of searching for them in the woods. More reading: Must Have Bird Watching Gear  How to Choose the Best Cardinal Bird Feeder …

Looking for a list of the birds you might see in B.C.? In this post, you’ll find a list of 333 birds of British Columbia – divided into 53 categories and sorted by the seasons you can find them in the province. Birds of British Columbia: Tofino, BC Species List The following list of birds …

Looking to upgrade your binoculars? Nice! In this post, you’ll learn about the best binoculars under 500 bucks. You’ll learn the 6 factors to consider, see our two top picks and see the seven other runners-up. More reading: Must Have Bird Watching Gear  9 Best Binoculars Under $500: Guide to Premium Birding Binoculars It is …

Love hummingbirds? Me too! In this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best hummingbird feeder, including 5 specific recommendations for every setting and budget. You’ll also learn how to prepare nectar (with recipes), how to clean your feeder and even where to place it. Related: How to choose the best cardinal bird feeder How …

So you want to be a better bird call identifier? In this post, you’ll learn how to visualize bird calls and sounds so you can later identify each species in the wild. More reading: Must Have Bird Watching Gear  Be a Better Bird Call Identifier: See Their Songs Before we get started, here’s the concept Want …