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
When it comes to magnification and viewing objects at long distances, there is probably nothing more ubiquitous than the spotting scope. Most individuals nowadays probably have used spotting scopes at some point, even if they weren’t aware of it. For example, in the form of small handheld monoculars, these are nothing more than spotting scopes … 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
Do you enjoy nature, birding, sporting, stargazing, and other outdoor adventures? A pair of binoculars is a must-have for an outdoor enthusiast. Binoculars come in different types, sizes and with various specifications and features to best match your requirements and your wallet. You can choose for particular gazing such as bird watching binoculars, long-range binoculars, … Read more
One of the most common uses for binoculars is bird watching. To enjoy bird watching, the binoculars should meet a few requirements. Birdwatching binoculars should be easy to handle, compact, and light in weight they need to be quick and easy to focus, and most importantly: produce clear and detailed images that are rich in … Read more
The Bushnell Legend are great all-around binoculars that offer a lot of performance for relatively little money. The 10×42 Legend with Prime ED glass in combination with the large aperture is powerful even in poor light. And the 10x magnification provides detailed observation that makes nature observation a pleasure, be it just scanning the landscape … Read more