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Urban oasis: Discovering Los Angeles surprising avian diversity

Birding experiences in LA, highlighting the cities surprising avian diversity, diverese habitats and unique urban birding oppurtunities.

4 min

Building the Community: ZEISS supporting the annual Cornell Young Birders Weekend

ZEISS and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology hosts the 2024 young birders weekend, untiting young birders from around the world for hands-on experiences.

Experience,Community
5 min

What is the Difference Between a 60° and 100° Field of View in Trail Cameras?

The Duell of the ultimate field of view: How you can exploit the full potential of your wildlife camera for perfect surveillance and observation with 60° vs. 100°.

Product News
2 min

Catherine’s Corner – Allen’s Hummingbird – Selasphorus Sasin Sedentaris

This spring I had an Allen’s Hummingbird nest just outside my backyard door. Whenever I find a nest inmy yard, my first reaction is one of pure joy, but is always followed by a little anxiety. I have seen somany nests fail. It is the way of the world, and I know this, but even

General
3 min

Unlocking the secrets of Warblers: A guide to identification and habitats of European Warblers

This guide assists birdwatchers in identifying common species such as Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, and Eurasian Blackcap and provides key visual markers.

Conservation
5 min

Catherine’s Corner – LA Noir

Spring comes early to Southern California. I hear cacophony in the yard, especially on sunny days, a small reminder of seasons in a place where seasons often seem absent. It feels surprising. Birds become quite vocal and territorial here in February, a month I normally associate with gray, and white, and silence. I am accustomed

General
3 min

Catherine’s Corner – A Great Gray Ghost

Catherine Hamilton, Artist and ZEISS Birding Ambassador, shares some of her art and her dream of crossing paths with a Great Gray Owl at Yellowstone National Park.

General
3 min

How Thermal Imaging Technology assists in Research and Monitoring

A researcher giving insights on how thermal imaging technology supports surveys on night migration and the effects of artificial light on birds.

Conservation,Experience
2 min

„Thermal imaging cameras are a real game changer in Birding!”

An interview with Toby carter about his use of ZEISS DTIs and why they open up new perspectives for him, especially in daylight.

General,Experience
3 min

The Uplifting Power of Birds – Julia Zarankin

Julia Zarankin is a writer, lecturer and birdwatcher from Toronto and author of the book “Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder”. Read more about the joy she has while being in nature.

General,Experience,Community
3 min