Experience

Song from the West

A rare American Song Sparrow caused a stir among UK birders when it appeared on the Yorkshire coast—marking the first mainland sighting since 1994. After a tense, adrenaline-filled journey, the author joins dozens of others to catch a golden-hour glimpse of this elusive vagrant.

3 min

Part I: Julian’s Adventure on the Kerguelen Islands

Julian Lazard spent 14 months on the remote Kerguelen Islands, observing and protecting various seabird species. In his blog article, he shares his insights on the challenges and successes in conservation.

4 min

Light as a Feather, Sharp as a Razor: Henrik Knutsen Reviews the ZEISS SFL 12×50 Binoculars

Henrik Knudsen’s enthusiastic review of the new ZEISS SFL 12×50 binoculars, highlighting their impressive lightweight design, exceptional ergonomics, and outstanding optical performance that make them a must-have for birdwatchers.

Experience,Product News
3 min

How Can a Trail Camera Enhance your Birding Experience? 

ZEISS Secacam enhances the birding experience by offering high-quality imaging and advanced technology that enables birdwatchers to capture and observe birds more effectively in their natural habitats.

Experience
2 min

Catherine’s Corner – Giant Hummingbirds

Learn about the Giant Hummingbird through the stories and sketches shared by ZEISS Ambassador Catherine Hamilton.

Experience
3 min

Discovering Grassland Birds at Carden Alvar: A birdwatching adventure

A spontaneous birdwatching trip to Carden Alvar reveals the beauty and diversity of grassland birds, demonstarting the magic of discovery.

Experience
4 min

ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging Camera: An essential technology for naturalists

Explore how the ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging enhances bat research with its advanced thermal imaging and video recording features.

2 min

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.

Community,Experience
5 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.

Experience,Conservation
2 min