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Willfine BirdKam750 Review: The Ultimate Smart Bird Feeder Camera

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:41:38 -0400

This Smart Bird Feeder Camera features 4k Ultra HD, 8MP sensors, can recognize 10,000 bird species, and has 32MP image quality.

Super Moist Hummingbird Cake Recipe: Easy and Delicious

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:21:38 -0400

Super moist hummingbird cake recipe with bananas, pineapples, & nuts. A classic Southern dessert that's similar to carrot cake with a tropical twist

Solar Powered Smart Bird Feeder with Camera Review (2025)

Mon, 3 Jun 2024 23:16:55 -0400

We review a solar-powered smart bird feeder with camera that has a lot of great features including bird ID, night vision, for seed and nectar, high def video & photos

When Is The Best Time To Visit Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary?

Fri, 6 Oct 2023 19:15:14 -0400

The best time to visit Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctary as well as Ranganathittu, Sultanpur, Nellapattu Sanctuaries, avg temperatures & rainfall days

What is the Best Cardinal Bird Feeder? Top Picks and Feeding Tips

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:53:43 -0400

Our top picks for the best cardinal bird feeder including platform, hopper, and tube feeders. Also best bird seed for cardinals and blue jays

Amazon Prime Birdwatching Deals 2 Days Only

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:55:50 -0400

Bird Watching Binocular Deals

Bird Feeder Deals

Sigweis Night Vision Binoculars Review (2025) Hard To Beat Value

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:38:12 -0400

Rugged Sigweis night vision binoculars review with camera and video for wildlife, hunting, stargazing, surveillance, night fishing, great value.

Do Birds Get Cold? (How Do They Stay Warm In Winter?)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:07:47 -0500

Do birds get cold? How do they stay warm and survive extreme cold temperatures during the winter? How cold is too cold for birds? Here's how.

What Do Birds Eat? (And What Not To Feed Wild Birds)

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:03:16 -0400

What do birds eat? What do baby birds eat? Do birds eat bread, rice? Guide to what wild birds eat categorized by primary food and species.

Top 10 Biggest Birds in the World by Weight, Wingspan, Length

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:06:28 -0400

Top 10 biggest birds in the world including largest eagle, owl, largest flying bird, flightless bird, tallest bird, biggest birds of prey

Best 8x42 Binoculars Review (2025) in 4 Price Ranges

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:45:18 -0400

Our best 8x42 binoculars review (2025) for birding, hunting, and wildlife viewing in 4 price categories. Celestron, Vortex, Nikon, Steiner, Swarovski, more.

Best Rangefinder Binoculars (2025) Review in 4 Price Ranges

Tue, 8 Feb 2022 19:15:43 -0500

Our best laser rangefinder binoculars reviews from under $1,000 (budget) to over $3,000 including Vortex, Leica, Bushnell, Swarovski, more.

Best 10x50 Binoculars (2025) for Birdwatching, Hunting, Astronomy

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:49:56 -0500

Best 10x50 Binoculars (2025) reviews for birding, hunting, astronomy stargazing in three price categories to fit your budget. Nikon, Vortex, Bushnell, more.

Best 7x50 Binoculars (2025) for Birdwatching, Astronomy, Marine Use, Lightweight

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:00:41 -0500

Best 7x50 Binoculars (2025) reviews for Birdwatching, Astronomy, Marine Use, Lightweight in three price categories to fit your budget

Best Cheap Binoculars (2025) Under $50, $100, $150, $200 | Budget Binoculars

Tue, 2 Nov 2021 19:17:16 -0400

Best cheap binoculars (2025) nnder $50, $100, $150, $200 for birdwatching, compact, hunting, safari, and night vision budget binocular categories.

Best Marine Binoculars Review in 4 Price Ranges (2024)

Wed, 8 May 2019 17:40:28 -0400

Best marine binoculars (2024) for boating review, budget to high-end with & without compass, rangefinder, image stabilization, Steiner, Fujinon, Bushnell in 7x50, 10x50, 15x50

Best Binoculars for Kids Toddlers Thru Teenagers (2025)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:42:13 -0500

Best binoculars for kids (2025) including toddler binoculars and all ages ranges to teenagers. Kidwinz, Bespin, Bluecabi, Luwint and more for boys and girls.

Best Image Stabilized Binoculars Birding Boating Astronomy (2025)

Mon, 28 May 2018 23:06:23 -0400

Best image stabilized binoculars review (2025) for Canon, Fujinon, Nikon for birding, boating, astronomy and more. From compact 8x, 10x, 12x, 14x, 15x to 20x60

Best Hummingbird Feeders Review (2025)

Fri, 6 Apr 2018 19:09:16 -0400

The best hummingbird feeders in 2025 that are easy to fill, easy to clean, durable, and long-lasting. Glass, saucer, tube, and unique hummingbird feeders.

Binocular Tripod Mount Adapter

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:50:10 -0500

Find the best binocular tripod mount adapter for your brand. Easy to attach to your binoculars and tripod, either by quick release or directly to tripod screw.

Best High Power Binocualrs For Long Distance Viewing (2025)

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:52:02 -0500

Brst High power binoculars (2025) in 3 price ranges. Best for hunting, astronomy, night vision, compact, high power binoculars vs spotting scope, tripod vs monopod.

Glass Hummingbird Feeders - Best of Bird Feeders

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:38:53 -0400

Looking for glass hummingbird feeders? Here are a variety, including hand-blown glass, vintage glass, clear glass hummingbird feeders in 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 30 oz sizes.

Coopers Hawk vs. Sharp-Shinned Hawk Identification

Tue, 31 May 2016 14:26:19 -0400

Best techniques for Coopers Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter identification. Adult and juvenile photos with labeled ID field marks. Silhouettes, more.

Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars Review

Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:42:41 -0500

The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binoculars are one of the best bird watching binoculars in the mid-price range, especially in the 10x42 size. Here's our review.

Make Hummingbird Food Nectar - Stop Buying It

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 18:00:39 -0400

Make your own hummingbird food and save 95%! It's better for the hummingbirds, just as easy to mix, no red dye needed. Here is simple recipe to make.

The Ultimate Warbler Field Identification Guide

Tue, 1 Apr 2014 16:19:23 -0400

The Warbler Guide is a must-have bird identification resource. Includes over 1,000 photos of all warbler species, sonograms, confusing fall warblers, more

It's a Shame These Birds Had To Die. Even String Can Kill

Tue, 4 Mar 2014 19:00:48 -0500

Marine debris kills thousands of birds, marine mammals, fish, reptiles each year. What can you do to stop it? These photos and video are shocking, but reality.

Wingscapes BirdCam vs Trail Camera Review - Which Is Best?

Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:36:35 -0500

Here is a comparison review of the Wingscapes BirdCam Pro vs a Moultrie Trail Camera. Which is best for taking photos and videos of birds and/or large animals?

How To Keep Ants Out Of Your Hummingbird Feeder

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:33:01 -0400

Here are tips for keeping ants, wasps & bees out of hummingbird feeders, including reviews of the best products - moats, traps, guards and how to DIY.

Binoculars with Camera and Video Built-In - Any Good?

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:27:01 -0400

Digital binoculars with camera and video have their pros and cons. Review of current camera binocular models including Bushnell, Vivitar, Barska, Sony

Homemade Squirrel Baffle for Bird Feeders & Bird Houses

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:42:17 -0400

Here is a simple homemade squirrel baffle for bird feeders & bird houses. Easy installation with wrap-around baffle design keeps predators out.

Bird House Hole Guard for Squirrels and other Pests

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 14:45:01 -0400

Simple, DIY bird house hole guard. Here's how to add an squirrel guard to your wood bird house to keep them from chewing out the entrance hole.

How To Build a Bird House from Wood

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:35:04 -0400

Fancy Bird Feeder Plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:12 -0400

Free Bluebird House Plans Keeps Nestlings Cool

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:19:01 -0500

Free bluebird house plans designed for cooling the interior of the box during hot weather. Wood construction with unique heat convection design.

Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Pole System & Baffle

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:12:13 -0500

We found this as the best squirrel proof bird feeder pole to keep the squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons from stealing seed - unique floating squirrel baffle.

Top 10 Essential Bird Watching Gear and Resources

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:20:17 -0500

Recommended bird watching gear, equipment, supplies, tips and resources. How to choose bird watching binoculars, bird seed, bird house plans and more.

Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:31:56 -0500

Nikon Monarch Binoculars Comparison Review (2025)

Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:28:26 -0400

Nikon Monarch binoculars (2025) review and comparison of Monarch M5, M7 and Monarch HG binoculars. What's the difference between the models? Which one is best for bird watching?

Funny Bird Videos - Amazing Birds Make Us Laugh

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 17:44:41 -0400

Favorite funny bird videos - Red-capped Manakin Moon-walking bird, chainsaw Lyre Bird, Birds of Paradise dance, genius Ravens, birdhouse cam, Herons fishing

Hummingbird Migration - On the Backs of Geese?

Mon, 7 May 2012 14:35:18 -0400

Hummingbird migration maps, when to put up and take down feeders, do they ride on geese, nectar corridors, how long they fly without stopping and more.

All About Birds of Prey - AKA Raptors

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:41:06 -0500

Birds of prey characteristics, raptor families, accipiters, falcons, eagles, owls, kites, vultures, birds of prey conservation, evolutionary specializations

Best Birding Apps for iPhone, Android, Tablets (2024)

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:24:35 -0500

Must have birding apps for iPhone, iPad, Android in 2024 including Peterson, Sibley, Audubon, National Geographic and ID by song bird watching apps.

Heated Bird Baths

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:40:22 -0400

Best Bird Bath Heater and De-Icers Keep Baths Ice-Free (2025)

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:17:51 -0400

Best bird bath heater inserts and de-icers to keep your bird baths ice-free during the winter months, as low as -20 F. Low operating cost, only $1-3/month.

Free Platform Bird Feeder Plans

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:02:24 -0400

Here are easy to build platform bird feeder plans that will attract a wide variety of birds and is easy to keep clean. Mesh bottom to keep seeds dry.

Green Heron ID and Life History

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:42:21 -0400

Green heron bird identification, habitat, nests, eggs, diet, unique behavior of baiting fish and more. Green heron photos and video to help you ID.

Free Bird Feeder Plans - Easy Step By Step Instructions

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:06:35 -0400

Free bird feeder plans for platform, hopper, hummingbird, suet, more. Complete layout plans, detailed instructions, photos of each step. Easy to build with little tools.

Found an Injured Bird? Here's What To Do

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:12:37 -0400

If you found an injured bird, there are several ways to help it survive. Here's what to do and, more importantly, what not to do. The best thing to do is

Found A Baby Bird? Here's What To Do

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:57:48 -0400

Vital things to do if you found a baby bird or injured bird. What to feed a baby bird and what not to, when to call a wildlife rehabilitator and more

Bird Baths Buying Guide and Store

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:16:06 -0400

What bird baths are best to attract the most birds, easy to clean, more. Guide and tips for cleaning and attracting birds. Can I spraypaint my bird bath?