Create a habitat to attract birds in your back yard, and you will become a bird-watcher in no time. Once you fill your yard with the basics that birds need to successfully survive and thrive -- water, food, shelter and a safe haven for nesting -- your back yard will be filled with your feathered friends for years to come. read more
Bird watching in the east is a popular activity because of the great diversity of bird life present in the region. This is partly because of a rich and diverse forest habitat that covers most of the region. To add to the diversity, don't forget the vast wetlands that stretch along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. read more
Michigan is home to a respectable 414 different bird species, and with its variety of habitats and wide open spaces, it makes a good place for bird watching in the northern United States. For the amateur or novice birder, making an identification of a bird in the wild may seem intimidating, but it is really just a simple matter of observing bird characterist… read more
The kiwi is a flightless bird endemic to New Zealand, where it is celebrated as one of the country's iconic symbols. Five species are recognized, and all are imperiled by habitat loss and exotic predators such as stoats. read more
With habitats ranging from the arid oven of Death Valley to the lush and green redwood forest, California is home to a wide variety of animal life, including birds. Making a position bird identification is a matter of noting bird characteristics and using them in a process of elimination. If you know a bit about the birds you are looking for, finding them w… read more
When someone sights a large bird and does not know what kind it is, there are certain steps you can take to narrow the possibilities. There are specific things that the experienced bird watcher will look for and then carefully note, wh… read more
If you spot a red bird in North America, you can restrict your identification to a relative handful of species. What follows are general steps for figuring out what type of bird you saw, meant to coincide with the consultation of a goo… read more
According to Iowa State University, the birds who cause the most nesting problems are European starlings, rock doves or pigeons and house sparrows or the English sparrow. Unfortunately for the homeowner, these birds feel the rafters or… read more
Indiana is known for its farmland, but it has an abundance of bird habitats, including sandy dunes on Lake Michigan, wetlands, deep woods and the Ohio River basin. The weather varies greatly between the northern and southern areas of t… read more
New Zealand is a country famed for its natural beauty, and that beauty comes in a variety of climates and terrains. The result is that the island country is home to a rich diversity of birds, making it a popular travel destination for… read more
Bird watching continues to be one of the favorite pastimes of many people. There are many different kinds of birds, and knowing how to watch them in their natural habitat can provide interesting insights into how they live, take care o… read more
Rochester, Indiana is a small city in the north-central section of the Hoosier state. Home to Lake Manitou, the area offers several areas for enjoying the outdoors. Lake Manitou is a natural, fresh water lake surrounded by parks and… read more
Bethel is 400 air miles from Anchorage, inside the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and on the banks of the Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Bethel is the Kuskokwim River's main port and a hub city for 56 native villages in… read more
Lytle, Texas, is a small town southwest of San Antonio, home to a number of small parks and outdoor sports facilities. Each of the area RV parks provides a home base close to large outdoor recreation attractions such as Medina Lake an… read more
St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest permanent settlement in the continental United States. Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded it in 1565. Other settlements before this time failed. The historic significance makes it a m… read more
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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