The Californian condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is the second-largest species of vulture (Cathartidae) in the Americas after the Andean condor. The largest flying bird in North America is it is native to the southwest of the USA (especially in California and Arizona), but was widespread as far as southwestern Canada before its extinction. This disappearance in … Read more
Nature tourism related to bird watching has been a growth market on an international level for several decades. There is also great interest in birding among visitors to nature parks and wildlife reserves. The hobby of bird watching with its many thousands of active birding enthusiasts is a valuable contributor of data to the professional … Read more
Binoculars for military use must meet special requirements. At first, you might think of camouflage, but much more important are robustness, durability and performance in all imaginable situations and environments from the desert to the arctic and of course the optical qualities. There are many different kinds of binoculars that are used by the Military, … Read more
If you’ve been researching binoculars at all, you’ve probably come to the realization that while a majority of consumer binoculars come at an affordable price tag, the kind of binoculars professionals use, seem to be super high-end optics that come with all kinds of amazing features, and an incredibly large price tag to match. This … Read more
You should always have good binoculars for hiking with you on a trekking tour or day trip. Whether you set out for a mountain hike or an excursion into remote nature, there are always plenty of opportunities for bird watching, wildlife, or nature observation. The safety factor should not be underestimated either. Binoculars can be … Read more
Bird watching is possible in a surprising number of places. Birds inhabit all niches of nature and are one of the few species in the animal kingdom that also share living space with us humans. What could be more obvious than watching birds in your own backyard? But how do you attract birds to your … Read more
There is something magical about being close to nature, it is a humbling and privileged experience to watch as the natural world goes about its business. However, for many of us with our urban lifestyle, the natural world seems to be a distant thing, too far away from their own reality to be visited. Nothing … Read more
As a species, humans have become increasingly urbanized and as our cities have grown, so has the number of species that have followed us into these expanding spaces. Progressively, more people have started taking interest in the wildlife within our cities and the fields of avitourism and wildlife tourism are becoming a big business. Watching … Read more
Bird watching is a great hobby. You spend a lot of time out in nature and can find peace and relaxation in it. Also, it has no seasonal or regional restrictions, birds can be observed all year round everywhere, be it in your own garden, in the forest, in the mountains, or on vacation, everywhere … Read more