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Birds are among the top five pets commonly found in households. People prefer them for various reasons. Some like talking birds because they can be easily taught specific words, some want birds that come in pairs because they look good together. Others, are simply intrigued by a certain species, making them want one as a companion just because.
Written by: Jordan Walk
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Recording the species and number of birds you see on your bird walks is good practice for reinforcing newly-learned birds and for contributing to citizen science. For a while, eBird has been the de facto website for submitting checklist of birds that you spot. There were a handful of bird checklist iPhone and Android apps out there for people, and BirdLog was one of the most popular. Here is a quick guide on how to record bird sightings with your phone using the new app.
Written by: Jeff Mann
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More and more people are becoming fond of birdwatching in the Philippines. However, the number of birdwatchers, while growing, is still comparably small compared to the communities of birdwatchers in other parts of the world. There is limited access to fellow birders in some countries that can supply advice, especially when it comes to tips on how to go about birding. Nonetheless, here is some advice that any new birder can use to make your first bird walk a success and for any bird outings to come.
Written by: Maria Nuto
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Saturday brought an annual birding trip to the lower LA River with the Pasadena Audubon. This trip was timed to take advantage of the birds returning for the winter and for the migrating birds passing through. Little did I know that we would be spotting a rare bird that had been recently reported in the area, read on to find out what bird we saw.
Written by: Jeff Mann
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Watch this crafty bird steal a GoPro camera in this YouTube video by Martin Lozano. This bird helps get a beautiful view of Island of … Read more
Written by: Jeff Mann
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Hummingbirds weight about as much as a penny and fly hundreds of miles each year during migration. Watch as this tiny female Anna’s Hummingbird creates a nest for its young. It steals spider silk fibers, moss, small leaves, and other materials to strengthen the cup that it sits in.
Written by: Jeff Mann
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To the birders out there who edit their own photos, I spotted this awesome Amazon Prime Day deal for Adobe CC (Creative Cloud). Sign up for a Creative Cloud Photography plan ($9.99) today and you get a $40 Amazon credit. I signed up for Creative Cloud last month and wish I was able to take advantage of this deal.
Written by: Jeff Mann
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