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Gems of the North

Bundle up. Bird bloggers Scott and Penny take us on a winter birding adventure, north of the border. “^(!@&$%(! Hawk Owl!” I braked sharply, sliding the car to a stop, narrowly avoiding the snow bank.  Following Scott’s shaky directions, I spied the lovely Northern Hawk Owl perched serenely on the top of a stunted pine.  Turning [...]

What Began as a Birding Adventure …

It’s time for the next birding adventure with birding experts Penny Rose and Scott Hoskin: “Skunk!…………….Swimming!” Scott exclaimed. “What?” My partner Scott and I had just completed a six hour arduous but gorgeous journey from Seattle to the heart of Okanogan County. I was sure that the stress of driving the open top Land [...]

The Big Sit – A Birder’s Ultimate Tailgate Party

Administrator’s note: This is the first blog post slated for the new BirderBlog, scheduled to launch soon. If you’ve ever been birding, you’ll appreciate authors Penny Rose and Scott Hoskins’s expertise. Even if you’re new to birding, Penny and Scott are known for getting first-timers hooked on this rewarding pastime. The Big Sit- October, 2009 The [...]

Choosing Marine Binoculars

If your searching for a binocular for marine use, you will find there are many options.  There are even some binocular brands that specialize in marine binoculars.  When searching for an appropriate binocular for on the boat, there are a few things you will want to know. Your Marine Binoculars Should Be Waterproof - Duh? Yep, wouldn’t [...]

Get the right binoculars for your African Safari

One of the most important items you can take with you on your African Safari adventure is a pair of binoculars.  I have a feeling you already knew that - that’s why your reading.  What I would like to talk about is a common mistake I hear people make when selecting binoculars for safari. You have [...]

Binocular Recycling

Many times we birders buy a new pair of binoculars or a new spotting scope while we still have a usable older model. Sometimes we keep that one as our emergency auxilliary backup. But overall, it can be a waste to leave a perfectly good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope languishing in a [...]