Animal Identification
The process of animal identification requires a keen sense of observation as well as a good set of resources. Field guides, classification keys, and other reference materials (photographs, track patterns, recordings of calls) all help to pinpoint a species of interest.
Kingfisher Identification Tips
The Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a colorful bird that occurs throughout many parts of Europe. The northernmost points of their range include southern Scotland, the Baltic states, and southern Scandinavia.
The Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a colorful bird that occurs throughout many parts of Europe. The northernmost points of their range include southern Scotland, the Baltic states, and southern Scandinavia.
Tufted Titmouse Identification Tips
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small, gray-plumed songbird, easily recognized for the crest of gray feathers atop its head, its big black eyes, and its rust-colored flanks.
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small, gray-plumed songbird, easily recognized for the crest of gray feathers atop its head, its big black eyes, and its rust-colored flanks.
How Can You Tell One Panther Species from Another?
Although among the best known species in the cat family, the roaring cats can be easily confused due to similarities in their coats.
Although among the best known species in the cat family, the roaring cats can be easily confused due to similarities in their coats.
A Guide to Buying Binoculars
I was recently in the market for a new pair of binoculars and when I first started shopping around, I was bewildered by the vast number of makes and models available these days. Since I received my first pair of binoculars as a gift more than twenty years ago, I lacked experience shopping for the gadgets myself. I knew I had a lot to learn if I was going to invest my money wisely.
I was recently in the market for a new pair of binoculars and when I first started shopping around, I was bewildered by the vast number of makes and models available these days. Since I received my first pair of binoculars as a gift more than twenty years ago, I lacked experience shopping for the gadgets myself. I knew I had a lot to learn if I was going to invest my money wisely.
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.
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.
Amphibian and Reptile Identification Tips
An illustrated quick reference guide covering the basics of amphibian and reptile identification.
An illustrated quick reference guide covering the basics of amphibian and reptile identification.