Bird Watching

A Guide to Bird Watching Ontario

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:41:21 -0500

If you reside in Canada or will be visiting, you should check out bird watching Ontario. Ontario is a great destination for bird watching enthusiasts. The reason for this is because there are approximately 473 different species of bird in this area. You will never get bored because there are so many different birds to watch for and identify. A few examples of birds you might see include loons, jays and warblers to name just a few. Before starting on your bird watching advent... Tags: Bird Watching Ontario

What Are the Best Bird Watching Binoculars?

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:41:21 -0500

If you are looking for the best bird watching binoculars, you're not alone. Many birders comparison shop and read reviews of various binocular models to try and find the very best. You may not have to go to all that trouble if you choose a brand that was designed by bird watchers for bird watchers. This is the case with the Stokes brand of binoculars. Stokes of course refers to David and Lillian Stokes. This married couple has lent their expertise to various instructional an... Tags: Best Bird Watching Binoculars

Why Do You Need a Bird Watching Hat?

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:41:21 -0500

Newbies to the world of bird watching will often notice that other bird watchers wear hats. You may wonder if you need a bird watching hat. The short answer is usually yes. There are many benefits of wearing a hat when birdwatching outdoors. One reason is to protect your head and face from the damaging rays of the sun. A hat can shade your face and make you feel more comfortable. Another reason you may want to wear a hat when bird watching is to shield your face from the bir... Tags: Bird Watching Hat

Bird Watching Optics: What You Should Know

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:41:21 -0500

One of the most important things to understand about birding binoculars is that a steady hand is crucial. Some birders will go for 8 power binoculars, while others prefer 6 or 7 power. Even if you have the most powerful pair there is you will not get a good view if your hands are shaky. If you wear glasses, you may want to try getting contact lenses if at all possible. If you don't want to wear them all the time, you could at least wear them for bird watching. Some people fi... Tags: Bird Watching Optics