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Christmas Bird Count
For some, the holiday season begins in earnest with gifts, festive meals, family time, new year’s resolutions, and while I love all of those things, for me the celebratory season really begins with the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Now in its 125th year, the Christmas Bird Count is the longest running community-science monitoring surveys. The
Guardians of the Birds
The blog article “Guardians of the Birds” highlights the critical role of birdwatchers and conservationists in protecting avian species and their habitats, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and awareness in fostering biodiversity.
Did you know that people who love birds are expert jugglers?
This fun blog post dives into how the skills needed for birdwatching—like multitasking and staying focused—can make you a juggling pro too!
Peregrinations: Wanderfalke, Duck Hawk, Bullet Hawk, Ledge Hawk, Great-footed Hawk?
Falcons are indisputably impressive creatures, Peregrine Falcons especially so.
The Yellowstone Paradox
Discover the Yellowstone Paradox – a national park that feels like it’s from another world. Explore its stunning geology, vibrant nature, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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.
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.
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.
School of Birding – First class dismissed!
The first ZEISS supported “School of Birding” in the Scottish Highlands in November 2023 was a huge success. Read more about it in our newest blog story.
Julia’s Field Notes: Heron Bonanza
Julia Zarankin about a special observation of different heron species during a guided walk in her local patch in Toronto.