26 Types of Blackbirds Found in the United States! (ID Guide)
[ad_1] Did you see a BLACK bird in the United States? I’m guessing you need help figuring out which species you saw with black feathers. Well, you’ve come to the right place! To help…
November eBirder of the Month Challenge
[ad_1] Birding is centered on connections: connecting to one’s self, connecting to nature, and connecting to others. This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, is all about…
AOS Announces Plan to Revise Eponymous Bird Names—What Does That Mean for eBirders?
[ad_1] If you had the opportunity to name the species pictured above what would you call it? Something descriptive about its plumage or habitat preferences, or maybe a notable behavior?…
Inside the AOS Recommendation to Change Common Bird Names
[ad_1] Steller’s Jay will be one of the birds that gets a new name. Photo by Matt_Zuro/Macaulay Library. When a special committee of the American Ornithological Society first met to…
FAQ: Changes to Eponymous Bird Names
[ad_1] Anna’s Hummingbird by Blake Matheson / Macaulay Library. On November 1, 2023, the American Ornithological Society announced that it will change the English common names of birds that are…
View from Sapsucker Woods: What’s in a Name?
[ad_1] The Shining Sunbeam, a stunning hummingbird of the Andes. Ian Owens writes that he hopes the process to select new names will be an opportunity to create similarly evocative…
30 SMALL Birds that live in North America (2023)
[ad_1] Do you want to learn about the SMALLEST birds found in North America? Well, you have come to the right place. 🙂 Below, you are going to learn about…
Zeiss Terra ED 8×32 Binoculars: Our Review
[ad_1] Excellent image in a somewhat bulky package for a compact binocular. In our full review we rated these a Solid Choice. October 27, 2023 At A Glance Zeiss Terra…
Maven B.3 8×30 Binoculars: Our Review
[ad_1] A very bright and sharp image in a small, comfortable package, but the focus wheel is not for everyone. We rated these a Solid Choice in our full review.…
Alpen Wings 8×34 Binoculars: Our Review
[ad_1] Comfortable, light, inexpensive binoculars with some flaws in image quality. We rated them in the Middle Ground. October 26, 2023 At A Glance Alpen Wings 8×34 binoculars. Photo by…
