Recording bird sounds has a been a source of great joy for us, as well as a boon to our birding-by-ear skills. First, making a recording forces us to listen intentionally for much longer than we may have otherwise, which helps commit vocalizations to memory. Then, uploading audio to The Macaulay Library allows us to revisit a recording with the helpful visual addition of its corresponding spectrogram.
In 2020, we uploaded 270 audio recordings to our eBird checklists. We picked our favorites to compile this Top 10 list, presented in chronological order. We hope you enjoy them! Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2020”
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Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2020
Photographing birds has never been our top priority when out birding, but we do appreciate how photographs can help enhance a memory. We’re always amazed how looking at a photo can elicit a vivid recollection of details about the observation or even the whole birding excursion itself.
Here are 10 of our favorite photographs from 2020, presented in chronological order. All photos were taken using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with a 55-250mm lens. Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2020”
Our 10 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2019
In 2019, we uploaded 609 audio recordings to the amazing resource that is The Macaulay Library. We revisited our favorites to compile this Top 10 list, presented in chronological order. We hope you enjoy them! Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Audio Recordings From 2019”
Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2019
As we’ve said before, we don’t fancy ourselves photographers – simply birders who like to take some photos. Here are 10 of our favorite photographs from 2019, presented in chronological order. In putting together this Top 10, we enjoyed reflecting back on the stories behind each one. All photos were taken using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i with a 55-250mm lens. Continue reading “Our 10 Favorite Bird Photos From 2019”
10 Good Birbs (I’m Birbing Right Now)
If you’re unfamiliar with the internet slang word “birb,” we can best describe it as a term of endearment used to refer to a ridiculously cute bird. Extra points are given for being particularly round, fluffy, or silly. For a more in-depth introduction to birbs, check out this recent Audubon article: When Is a Bird a ‘Birb’? An Extremely Important Guide. Continue reading “10 Good Birbs (I’m Birbing Right Now)”
Tips for Beginning Birders
Last year, we began leading bird walks geared towards beginners. Helping these first-time birders get to know the local birds has been incredibly rewarding.