Montana is known for its arid grasslands, sprawling prairies, and mountains providing habitat for over 250 species of birds. The state’s wildlife refuges and nature trails offer enthusiasts an array of options for birding. Some good hotspots include...
The Empire State is known for many things, but not so much for its birdlife. Interestingly, many species thrive in New York. Most of the birding hotspots lie in the forested regions up north and around the Great Lakes, but even New York City has an...
To take your camera with you and keep your photographic equipment protected, well organized and close at hand, here is the up-to-date list of the best photo backpacks to buy right now. The camera bag allows us to carry our equipment safely when we...
We’d like to review the benefits and drawbacks of using a spotting scope compared to using binoculars. The most obvious difference between the two instruments is that the spotting scope consists of a single objective or scope, while the binoculars...
So have you decided to step out of your comfort zone and explore the world? Good for you! With all the trekking and hiking you will do, you will need the best compact digital camera. Having the right camera is vital to helping you immortalise birds...
If you have decided to buy binoculars and have never done it before, there is a good chance that you will be overwhelmed or confused by the technical information. Binoculars are a rather complex optical instrument, so there are many things to...
Support equipment fundamentally important. Shooting freehand is not ideal in most situations. The use of a tripod is often essential; at other times it is convenient to use a monopod although its use is more restrictive. On the tripod there is a...
To photograph these fast birds, timing is everything. Hummingbirds are famous for how quickly their wings move: they can hover in mid-air and accelerate rapidly to reach speeds of 54 km / h. Shooting these quick birds can be a bit of a challenge...
The names cormorant and shag are used almost interchangeably. If fact, which you prefer might be more a function of where you live than the species you are referring to. That said, if a species has a crest, that raises the odds of it being termed a...
Surrounded by four out of five of the great lakes, Michigan’s extensive freshwater shoreline and vast expanse of forested areas provide a range of ideal habitats for a wide variety of birds. And its location south of the boreal region allows for...