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Bird Watching

Bird watching (or 'birding') is a popular past time. From searching for elusive birds to add to your life-list to watching the same birds visit feeders in your back garden each morning, bird watching has many rewards.
A Guide to Buying Binoculars
When selecting binoculars, it's easy to get bogged down with prism type, magnification, field of vision and an assortment of technical specifications. But remember to always put yourself first when buying binoculars.
Bird Watching Tips for Beginners
Identifying a bird can be challenging. Birds are active, energetic animals and you need a quick eye to spot as many details as possible in a short span of time. So to stand the best chance of landing a name for a bird, you'll want to know what to look for—what matters most and how to spend your precious viewing time.
Excerpts from Simon Barnes' 'A Bad Birdwatcher's Companion' Audiobook
If you're a fan of Simon Barnes' writing ('How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher' and 'A Bad Birdwatcher's Companion') then you won't want to miss his latest article 'Bad Birdwatching - Just Look Out the Window' (published at the 'Times Online').
Making Windows Safer for Birds
Research by ornithologist Daniel Klem Jr. of Muhlenberg College indicates that as many as one billion birds die each year in the United States due to collisions with windows.
Simply Nutty Bird Treat
This bird treat is simple to make and is a guaranteed bird-pleaser.

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