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For the 'aves': the art and sport of falconry in Spain

 Tom Meaker  by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte  Feet firmly planted on the ground, left elbow out, forearm straight, hand and wrist covered with a thick leather glove, I looked apprehensively at the master falconer standing by my side. He had just sent a magnificent Harris's hawk into the air, soaring into the sky, then swooping down towards me. “He won’t attack me, will he?” I asked. “Not unless he mistakes you for a rabbit,” the instructor deadpanned, “and there is no chance of that”, he grinned. He…

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How do I buy the best binoculars for travel?

Especially when traveling for ecotourism and/or adventure (or also for attending events), a good set of binoculars is a boon - an not infrequently even a necessity. Gеnеrаllу ѕреаkіng, there are five categories that any nеwсоmеr to орtісѕ ѕhоuld bе аwаrе оf. They оvеrlар but аlѕо dіffеr in vаrіоuѕ wауѕ bесаuѕе they're designed fоr a vаrіеtу оf рurроѕеѕ. In this post I will highlight three саtеgоrіеѕ and whаt thе kеу features are that уоu ѕhоuld bе looking fоr whеn buying thе best compact…

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4 key tools for birdwatching

Birding usually does not involve lots of fancy equipment like other outdoor activities. All you need is your vigor to search for different and beautiful species of birds, along with a bit of patience. But in order to make the most out of your experience, you may need the help of just a small handful of simple, non-high-tech items: read post

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  • Birdwatching aside, all beautiful places! https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g60277934/places-to-bird-...
    The Top Ten Best Places in the U.S. to Go Bird-watching
    Get ready to flock to these locations.
  • I always thought the terms birding and birdwatching were pretty much interchangeable, but it turns out they´re not: https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/birding-vs-bi...
    Birding vs Bird-watching: What's the Difference?
    These two bird terms mean almost—but not exactly—the same thing. You can go birding or bird-watching, or both.
  • The "capital" of birding in North America isn´t what you might expect - it´s actually Cape May, New Jersey, because of its unique location on the "Atlantic Flyway," attracting a wide variety of miratory birds (espciaelly in the fall); its diverse habitats; its Audubon Society Bird Observatory; its School of Birding; and many birding events throughout the year but especially during the migration seasons. Here´s a good overview: https://www.capemaymag.com/feature/the-birding-breakdown/
    The Birding Breakdown – Cape May Magazine
  • Some great specific suggestions here! https://birdwatchingenthusiast.com/best-birdwatching-destinations-i...
    15 Best Birdwatching Destinations in the World: A Birder’s Dream Journey
  • An interesting example of how technology is revolutionizing birding: https://www.thedailybeast.com/birdwatching-is-going-high-tech-thank...
    Birdwatching Is Going High-Tech Thanks to This New Tool
    Follow your favorite bird wherever they go.
  • In Veracruz, Mexico, the annual "River of Raptors" is an amazing lure for birders: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/mexico-birdwatching-of...
    In Mexico, birdwatching offers fragile lifeline for nature, economy
    Every year millions of birds glide the air currents between Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental mountains and the Gulf of Mexico in a spectacle dubbed the…
  • The Daily Beast just published a wonderfully detailed and wide-ranging look at some remarkable birds and the destinations in which they're found: https://www.thedailybeast.com/these-cool-birds-will-make-you-want-t...
    These Cool Birds Will Make You Want to Get Into Birding
    As well as everything you never knew you wanted to know about them.
  • If you don't mind a little tromping about in the cold, winter birding can be just as rewarding as any other time of year. Here's an example from Massachusetts: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/winter-is-prime-time-for-birdw...
    https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/winter-is-prime-time-for-birdwatching-in-massachusetts/
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