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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.
Thousands of Purple Martins form a daily 'birdnado' in Texas as they stage for 2024 fall migration
July 23, 2024
Birding in new locations: A comprehensive guide
May 10, 2023 — by Jeff Mann
Going birdwatching somewhere new can be intimidating. Here are a few tips to make the most out of your experience when exploring new areas. Contents…
Orientation for the Golden-Cheeked Warbler survey
February 19, 2023
Bird Banding in Denver
October 24, 2022 — by Jeff Mann
The morning after landing in Denver, Colorado, I woke up early and headed out to visit Barr Lake . I used eBird to locate this lake as a good spot to…
Thousands of Purple Martins swarm and roost in Austin, Texas
July 17, 2022
Migratory Bird Fest 2022 at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
May 14, 2022
Visualize bird songs with spectrograms
September 19, 2020
Casual Birding - For those short on time
September 14, 2020
Non-obvious Tips to Help Identify Birds
February 24, 2020
My first time recording birds with a shotgun microphone
February 23, 2020
What is that ugly duck at the park called?
February 16, 2020
Transitioning from Photographing to Recording Birds
February 3, 2020
Passing on the History of the Passenger Pigeon
November 22, 2017
The Health Benefits of Bird Watching
October 13, 2017
Duck Feeding PSA
December 17, 2015
Did you know there is a bird census every year?
December 16, 2015
New Birds of North America Poster - 740+ Species
November 13, 2015
5 Things You Might Not Know About Pigeons
November 9, 2015
5 Tips on Breaking into the Biology Profession
November 2, 2015
2nd Annual Los Angeles Bird Festival on December 5th
November 1, 2015
A day in the life of a Falconer
November 1, 2015
Parakeets Show Empathy Through Contagious Yawning
October 26, 2015
Behind the Scenes at a Birds of Prey Show
October 23, 2015
A Day in The Life of a Waterfowl Biologist
October 21, 2015
6 Things to Know Before Getting a Pet Bird
October 20, 2015
How to Make Your First Bird Walk a Success
October 15, 2015
Video: Hummingbird Builds a Nest
July 17, 2015
Bird Day LA
May 1, 2015
Happy Spring! Here are The Birds That Migrate to North America for Spring
March 20, 2015
You'll Never Hear It Coming: Examining The Silent Flight of The Owl
March 16, 2015
Why Do Penguins Waddle?
March 12, 2015
The penguin's waddle sure is cute. But why do they do it? A study by scientists was done in 2000 that examined the movement of penguins during their…
Happy National Bird Day
January 5, 2015
Hummingbird Mustaches!
November 29, 2014
Bird Banding in Zuma Canyon
October 19, 2014
Los Angeles Bird Festival in The Santa Monica Mountains
October 19, 2014
Vote for Proposition P to support Los Angeles Birds
October 14, 2014
Where to Find Birds
August 12, 2014
Toucan Beak Heat Regulation
August 7, 2014
Where to see the most birds?
August 1, 2014
How do bird flocks work?
July 29, 2014
Volunteering at International Bird Rescue
July 2, 2014
Bird Mafia – "Raise our kids, or else!"
June 25, 2014
Hummingbird Feeder Safety
May 14, 2014
Tips for Printing Bird Photos
March 3, 2014
The Great Backyard Bird Count is near!
February 12, 2014
The Beginner Birder's Gull Guide
January 31, 2014
Editing Bird Photos: A Beginner's Guide
January 26, 2014
Beginner Birding Mistakes
January 7, 2014
eBird: The Gamification of Birding?
December 28, 2013
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