In 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated a total of more than 48 million birders in the United States, accounting for more than 21 percent of the general population. Bird identification is an essential part of birding and may seem daunting at first, but with practice, patience, a good field guide and reliable binoculars, you can quickly learn t… read more
The finch is part of the largest family of highly adapted, developed birds, Fringillidae. There are many diverse types of finches with habitats across the globe; however, true finches have several things in common. When identifying a f… read more
Spending time outdoors watching birds is an enjoyable pastime. It is even more satisfying when you can put a name to some strange bird you've just seen. Although most of us are familiar with the birds around our house, a trip to the co… read more
New Jersey may be small, but the diversity of its wildlife habitats presents the bird watcher a prime environment in which to observe and identify birds. In fact, the World Series of Birding has been held in the shore community of Cape… read more
Florida is a great state for birders and anyone who appreciates wildlife: Set at the far southeastern toe of the continental United States, its habitats range from pinewoods to prairie to mangrove forest. Especially to the south, Flori… 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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