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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
New Merlin Photo ID Able to Identify Birds Online from Digital Photos
May 6, 2015
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
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
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