Birds At First Sight

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Identifying Birds by their Song

There are several “tips and tricks” we can employ to greatly enhance our bird watching identification skills, and have fun doing it!

Over the years, I’ve gotten pretty good at this and now enjoy identifying a bird via its sound prior to spotting it with my binoculars. 

You can learn more here:

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How to Attract Birds to Your Yard

Want to know how to attract birds to your yard, as well as a greater variety of birds? It's actually quite easy if you know what to do.

You will need the right kind of garden and equipment.

You will also need to research the types of environment's specific birds prefer.

To learn more, check out this article:

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How to Identify Birds

As a new birdwatcher, learning how to identify birds will increase your birdwatching joy and give you immense satisfaction. As a novice birdwatcher, my inability to identify birds drove me nuts, until I discovered a system that increased my success rate. This system includes bird attribute categorization, bird behavior and voice, and so much more. To learn how to identify birds, click here:

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Best Seeds for Birds

Would you like to fill your feeder with seeds that birds find super tasty? Are some seeds better than others and more appealing to birds?

Birding experts who have researched this topic have found that specific kinds of sunflower seeds draw the greatest variety of birds to a garden.

You can learn more here:

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How to Photograph Birds

Want to learn how to photograph birds?

Learning how to photograph birds is not rocket science.

Check out these useful tips about photography equipment, lighting, and preparation:

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Plants that Attract Birds

If you want to attract more birds to your garden, try introducing plants that attract birds. For example - Eastern Red Cedar and Larches.

It's a win-win: you'll have a garden full of very happy birds that you will enjoy every day!

To learn more about plants and trees that will draw birds to your garden, check out this article:

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How to Make a Hummingbird Garden

Did you know that there are more than 300 kinds of hummingbirds and they are only found in the Americas?

Would you like to learn how to make a hummingbird garden?

The first step is to choose your garden site. The second step of the process is creating a garden path. You can learn more here:

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Stop Birds from Window Pecking

Birds pecking at your windows driving you crazy? 

The reason birds are pecking at your windows is that they’re being territorial. 

They may see their own reflection and peck aggressively at this “window bird”.  To learn how to stop window pecking, have a look here:

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The Most Deadly Birds

What birds fall under the category of the most deadly birds?  Is this even a category?  Yikes! 

Would you like to learn about the forceful kick of the exotic looking Cassowary?

How about the weaponized breastplate of the aggressive Ostrich, the swooping attacks of the Australian Magpie, not to mention the Starling and the Crowned Eagle

Check out this article to learn more:

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Getting Kids Interested in Birdwatching

Interested in getting kids interested in birdwatching?

Bring nature into your children’s lives with this fun collection of tips and ideas to encourage their interest in birds.

All they need is a sense of adventure and curiosity, and a parent who wants to instruct, motivate, and join in the fun!

Learn more here:

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Bird Beak Diseases

Bird beak diseases and maladies include poor beak growth, beak breakage, pitting, and trauma. 

Anything that negatively impacts the beak can spell disaster for a bird.

It’s similar to a human losing all fingers and toes.  To learn more, check out my article:

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Which Birds Make the Best Pets

Thinking of getting a pet bird, and wondering which kinds of birds make the best pets for you and your family?

Perhaps a bright yellow canary, or maybe a Conure or Macaw?

Let’s take a look at some favorite feathered friends that people consider buying when shopping for a pet bird:

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Best Bird Games for Kids

Family games are a great way to spend a rainy afternoon when kids can't go out and play.

And when it comes to games, there are so many great bird games for kids.

Some you can easily create yourself, and others come in the form of board and card games.

Learn about the best bird games for kids here:

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Live Bird Cams

Nature cams are so much fun to watch - especially bird cams. Bird cams are like a live window into the world of birds. The well-positioned cameras take you to birding sites where you can observe birds in their natural habitat 24/7. I've recently unearthed some of what I think are the best. You can learn more here...

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How to Sketch Birds

Want to learn how to sketch birds? Birds are a lot of fun to sketch!

With fundamental artistic abilities, you’ll soon be motivated to advance from sketching the small brown sparrow to the mighty golden eagle.

To learn more, check out this article:

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Binocular Lens and Prism Coatings

A great pair of binoculars, that you will love for years to come, should have high quality lens and prism coatings.  Top notch coatings will enhance viewing pleasure.  View this article to learn why… https://birdsatfirstsight.com/binocular-lens-and-prism-coatings/

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Importance of Binocular Eye Relief When Wearing Glasses

If you are hunting for that perfect pair of binoculars, and you wear glasses, it’s crucial that you purchase binoculars with adequate Eye Relief.  To learn more, check this out… https://birdsatfirstsight.com/binocular-eye-relief-when-wearing-glasses/