Whether you’re looking for more information about bird feeders, binoculars, books, or other products, the gear featured in this section can help you enjoy watching birds more.
Two of the most famous comeback stories of endangered birds — those of the Bermuda Petrel and Whooping Crane — are recounted in remarkable detail in these wonderful new biographies. Read More “New books celebrate heroes for Bermuda Petrels, Whooping Cranes”
Terms used to describe binoculars and scopes, the dos and don’ts of buying binoculars, and links to articles about binoculars and scopes. Read More “Binoculars and spotting scopes”
The guide’s lead illustrator tells us about its 300 new illustrations, new range maps for subspecies, and the process of creating the book Read More “Artist Jonathan Alderfer describes National Geographic’s Field Guide to the Birds of North America”
Kaufman, author of several books and contributor of our regular “ID Tips” column, explains what’s new in the ground-breaking 2011 edition of his field guide Read More “Kenn Kaufman describes his new Field Guide to Advanced Birding”
Crossley describes how to use his eastern bird guide, where the idea for it came from, and why making birding more popular is important Read More “An interview with Richard Crossley, author of the Crossley ID guides”
Would your binoculars survive a spill into a stream? Here’s how to know. Read More “What you need to know about waterproofing”
Rock-solid advice for finding a stable tripod that’s just right for your needs Read More “What you need to know about tripods”
Lens coatings are easy to overlook, but they’re critical for seeing a bird’s true colors Read More “What you need to know about lens coatings”
