Experience
Yellow-billed Diver´s long term stay
When rare bird species are discovered, many birdwatchers and ornithologists are thrilled. If the sighting is widely communicated through the established networks, a group of passionate birdwatchers will quickly gather to see the bird and want to add it to their “life list” or “year list”. For this, trips of several hundred kilometers are regularly
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catherine’s Corner – Giant Hummingbirds
Learn about the Giant Hummingbird through the stories and sketches shared by ZEISS Ambassador Catherine Hamilton.
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.
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.
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.