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Because Birds is a birding website ran by Jeff Mann since 2013.
Browse through my posts about birding, birdsong recording, photography, technology, travel, and more.
100 Bird Songs & Counting: My First 7 Months with a Parabolic Mic
November 25, 2024 — by Jeff Mann
Earlier this year, I dove into the world of recording with parabolas when a Pro Mono Parabolic microphone from Wildtronics landed on my porch in a…
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder PRO Review - Plus 2 Years with the Original
November 8, 2024 — by Jeff Mann
Jump to: example pics | hardware compare | plastic feeder, two years later Bird Buddy recently announced the second version of their camera module,…
REVIEW: BirdWeather PUC - A data-rich continuous portable bird detector
March 11, 2024 — by Jeff Mann
Birdwatchers love lists. Most birders I know actively use eBird to track the "life list" of birds they've seen. Tools to identify birds by sound like…
Premium Smart Bird Feeder Showdown: Birdfy Bamboo vs. Bird Buddy
February 17, 2024 — by Jeff Mann
Since late 2022, I've used s everal smart bird feeders and this review will compare two premium choices, Bird Buddy and the new Birdfy Bamboo . After…
Bird auto-ID showdown: comparing bioacoustic monitoring stations
May 12, 2023 — by Jeff Mann
Bird identification through bioacoustic monitoring is an exciting field with numerous technological advancements. In this comparison showdown, we'll…
Haikubox bird ID station review: Elevate your backyard birdwatching experience
May 12, 2023 — by Jeff Mann
Birdwatching is a popular hobby that allows people to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of birds. With advancements in technology, bird…
Smart Feeder Showdown: A Comparison of AUXCO and Bird Buddy
March 22, 2023 — by Jeff Mann
I've been a big fan of the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder since I received it in late November 2022 (see my original review). It's been a solid smart…
REVIEW: New smart bird feeder with a camera and sleek app | Bird Buddy
December 6, 2022 — by Jeff Mann
Bird enthusiasts from all over came together and crowdfunded a new bird feeder with a camera inside called Bird Buddy . It had an extremely…
Identify Birds with Your Phone Using Merlin
May 19, 2015 — by Jeff Mann
New Merlin Photo ID Able to Identify Birds Online from Digital Photos
May 6, 2015 — by Jeff Mann
Birdsnap App Review
August 4, 2014 — by Jeff Mann
2024 Update: Birdsnap is now a popular smart bird feeder along with others like the Birdfy and Bird Buddy feeders. I love smart bird feeders and…
Movie Review: A Birder's Guide to Everything
March 28, 2014 — by Jeff Mann
Binocular Harness Review: Nice but Not Necessary
January 28, 2014 — by Jeff Mann
My desire for a binocular harness really just stemmed from the fact that I thought they looked cool on other people. I asked fellow birders what…
iPhone 7/8/X and Samsung Galaxy Binocular Adapter Case for Digiscoping
January 22, 2014 — by Jeff Mann
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