Most people have seen a duck sleeping out on the water, but it is unusual to see sleeping birds during the day. But just like any animal, birds need sleep in order to recover from an illness or injury, replenish their energy, or grow. Yet their sleep is different from […]

All birders have their favorite type of bird, whether it’s the blue jay, woodpecker, or sparrow. But there’s something about black birds that we find fascinating. There are many birds that tend to fall into the black bird category, and while it’s true that there are several types of black […]

The blue penguin, commonly known as the little blue penguin and the fairy penguin, is the smallest species of penguin. When this penguin reaches adulthood in weighs in at just two and a half pounds. Their petite appearance is just one of the reasons why they’re considered the most well-loved […]

When we discuss the different ways animals survive during the winter, torpor and hibernation usually come up. However, there are not many animals that actually hibernate. For the most part, some will simply enter a light state of sleep, which is referred to as torpor. Other animals will utilize a […]

Our nocturnal birds list will primarily cover the popular California nocturnal birds and the nocturnal birds of Texas. These birds can avoid many day time, or diurnal predators. They will use their keen eyesight to spot prey, and can also take advantage of other nighttime conditions. Most nocturnal birds will […]

Famous birdwatchers tend to fall into two different categories and that includes birdwatchers who are famous for birding and celebrities who love birding. In our guide will cover both types of well-known birders. But regardless of why they’re famous, the people on our list have one thing in common, and […]

If you’ve recently taken an interest in the birds in your own backyard, or you’re a new birder, then knowing when do birds eat, do birds feed at night, and the most common times of day most birds eat can help you plan out the perfect time for a sighting. […]

There are two hundred and sixteen species of owls today. One hundred and nineteen species belong to the typical owl family, with a total of eighteen species belonging to the barn owl family. The majority of owls are nocturnal predators. Their long sharp talons and hooked bills are designed to […]

Do you enjoy watching birds flitting around your backyard, going from feeder to feeder, or spending time in your bird bath? If you love watching bird life activity in your backyard, then you may wonder where do birds go at night in the winter months. During this time, the birds […]

In general, big year birding is a type of self-challenge that avid birders partake in to test their birding skills to determine how many birds they can identify in a single year. There’s also a birding year competition that’s hosted by the American Birding Society. We’ll discuss the ABA’s bird […]

Most birding organizations across the USA are nonprofit. They simply provide leadership to bird watchers by providing the educational tools and skills needed for this exciting hobby. Many of the organizations cater specifically to the recreational birder and offer many programs that new birders can take advantage of. Our list […]

If you’re not a morning person, but you love birding, then you don’t have to get up at dawn to enjoy it. Instead, turn your attention to the list of birds that fly at dusk. There are many birds that are out and about from sunup to sundown and well […]

One of the larger woodpeckers in the Picidae family, the gilded flicker is loud, beautiful and graceful. It’s commonly found in the eastern Colorado desert regions, Yuma, and the Sonoran. It’s primarily a ground foraging woodpecker and features a spotted dark barred brown back, a pale gray throat, and face, […]

Birding is fun, relaxing, and fulfilling, whatever time of day you decide to break out your binoculars, however, some times of day are better than others. So, what is the best time of day for birdwatching? This can depend on the species of bird you’re hoping to view and the […]

Knowing how to make a birdwatching journal can come in handy for the experienced birder and the novice birdwatcher alike. It will allow you to perfect your observations while recording your experiences in detail. A birding journal is much more than just a species list, it can be used as […]

Birdwatching is a fun hobby for people of all ages. It’s also one of the best ways to become acquainted with local wildlife and just enjoy nature in general. Birdwatching for beginners will allow you to explore a world you’ve never noticed before. And it’s a really easy hobby to […]

Birding is a great hobby that requires careful observation, plenty of patience and a true appreciation for nature. It can also require some essential birdwatching equipment such as telephoto lenses, a spotting scope, a journal, and most importantly, binoculars. Let’s dig a little deeper to learn more about the type […]

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean binoculars, don’t worry – you are most likely not alone. The most common sight in birdwatching is a person breathing into his binoculars’ lenses and wiping them off with his shirt to clean any debris or dirt. This is perhaps the worst way […]