The Pentax VD 4×20 WP binoculars were built with premium optics in a compact package. The three-in-one design allows you to use them in binocular, monocular, and spotting scope configurations. The team at Ricoh Imaging USA sent us a pair…
Orioles primarily eat insects, nectar, fruit, and jelly. The best time to see orioles in your backyard is during their breeding season, which typically occurs in late spring and early summer. They migrate to their wintering grounds in Central and…
The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a common bird in North America and is the state bird of several states. It is known for its bright red plumage and crest on its head. When is the Best Time to See…
For some people, having a bird feeder in their backyard is an obvious choice. They understand that there are several rewarding benefits of this simple gesture towards nature. The question is not should they put up a feeder, it’s which…
In this article, we’ll share our tips for photographing small birds with your digital camera and telephoto lens. This type of wildlife photography can be both challenging and rewarding. Small birds, which often include songbirds, are a highly desirable species…
The best way to identify backyard birds is to use a balanced observation approach that includes noting the behavior, voice, color, and field markings of the bird. A field guide may also help you identify the most common backyard birds…
Many species of birds are small and difficult to get close too, so is 400mm enough for bird photography? A lot of folks recommend 400mm as a minimum focal length for quality bird photography. But even at this range, you’ll…
Photography can be an intimidating hobby. Not only do you have to understand terms like exposure, ISO, and shutter speed and how they all interact with one another, but you are faced with some (potentially) expensive decisions depending on your…
In this article, we want to share the best squirrel proof bird feeder we’ve ever used. There are many bird feeders that claim to be squirrel proof, but we can only recommend the one that has actually worked well for…
In this post, we’ll review a desirable Pentax spotting scope that has changed the way we approach the hobby of birding. The Pentax PF-80ED-A is sophisticated optical instrument designed for high-magnification views of one of mother nature’s greatest observing challenges;…