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A top 5 gift guide for your birding family or casual birdwatching buddy

See a holiday wishlist fit for a birder!

Christmas Bird Count Dos and Don'ts

I know all about how NOT to DO a Christmas Bird Count from a handful of learning experiences.

See where finches might appear this winter! - Check out our maps of the winter finch forecast.

Learn where to find finch irruptions for winter 2023/2024!

The best binoculars (2023) - A fall and holiday guide to binoculars for birdwatchers

We are taking the flocking guesswork out of selecting binoculars for all budgets!

The best cameras (2023) - A birdwatcher's camera guide for the holidays and fall

Cameras are expensive gear. Read on to learn our recommendations for quality cameras for birdwatching for a variety of budgets.

The best squirrel deterrent - Stop squirrels at bird feeders with this squirrel repellent

Are squirrels cute and cuddly or fierce and fiendish? I will be the judge. (And I already decided the latter.)

Common Goldeneye vs Barrow's Goldeneye Identification

These diving ducks can be confusing. Learn the major ID points for discerning the Common Goldeneye from the Barrow's Goldeneye, here!

Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane - The Sandhill Crane Subspecies

Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. The size difference can be incorrectly attributed to age. Learn why the difference occurs, here!

Birding at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is likely the top shorebird/waterfowl birding spot in the state.

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