Author: Lisa Hayden-Matthews

For the lover of nature, you may be on a bird watch. Especially when it comes to the wide variety of the type of birds we see flying over the hedgerows. In reality, there’s no such thing as too many bird feeders. There are so many flying friends, big and small who need their own…

The greatest attraction of bird watching is simplicity. There’re no set rules and no real expectations other than spending time with the birds. The simplicity is further emphasized by the fact that little equipment is required. If anything, you simply need a few basics, including a binocular, a notebook and pen, a checklist, maybe a…

The sight of birds in the wild is always a joy to bird watchers or even a random Joe. It even gets better when you capture these mostly shy birds without scurrying them off. Now, it’s easy to think binoculars for birding are ideal instruments to use here, but not always. While binoculars can get…

The Blue Jay is one of the most easily recognisable birds of all, with its characteristic flash of vivid blue plumage and complex, versatile calls. A common sight throughout the forests and woodlands of North America and Canada where they are endemic, these beautiful, bold, and inquisitive little birds have plenty of fascinating features, from…

Few birds are as striking or as easily recognisable as the Cardinal. Their dramatic red plumage means they stand out proudly in all surroundings and seasons. But what exactly causes those fire-hued feathers? How did they come by their rather religious name? And why do these romantic birds like to kiss one another? Here are…

The diminutive hummingbird is found all over the world, but in North America, they enjoy a healthy and thriving population in the southern United States. The most popular species of hummingbird in the United States is the ruby-throated hummingbird, North America’s only breeding hummingbird. Tiny and brilliant, these birds can be spotted flitting from one…

Have you ever thought about how to attract indigo buntings? These birds are often called the “blue canaries” or “blue finches”. The cheerful song of the all-blue male Indigo buntings will resonate from their perch as they prefer to position in the tallest tree in your backyard. They have a bouncy quality of paired notes…

Don’t you just love bird watching? There is something therapeutic about watching the birds fly around the lawn while sipping coffee on the front porch. If you love birds and enjoy seeing them flock to your yard, most likely you have seen orioles fly around and want to attract more of them. While these birds…

Do you want to feel like a Disney princess and enjoy birding activities right in your own backyard? Birds are highly adaptable creatures and once they find a friendly habitat, they’re likely to stay there year round. If you want to be your area’s local birding spot, here are some tips you can follow. Benefits…

Most long-range hunters and bird watchers prefer using spotting scopes over binoculars, and there’re several great reasons for this. Spotting scopes, unlike binoculars, allow you to get a clear, level shot, and with a greater level of magnification. But the catch with any spotting scope is vibrational instability; hold a spotting scope in your hands…