Birding in the San Juan Islands
July 12, 2008
Audubon Copper Top Gazebo Feeder
July 12, 2008
Comes fully assembled
Customer Review: Misleading dimensions
We just received this product and are quite disappointed regarding the size. It is advertised as 17″x17″. The base of this bird feeder measures 12.5″x12.5″ and the copper roof measures 15.5″x15.5″. Otherwise it appears to be sturdily built. Just beware the of the size discrepancy.
Customer Review: This is a great Feeder
I have owned many, many birdfeeders over the years–and was looking for something attractive as well as “bird friendly”-this is it! Very well made,easy to clean, and it should age very nicely. I made a “copper” post from a 4″ PVC sewer line and spray painted it with copper colored paint-so it is also squirrel proof as well. We used a PVC toilet flange-also”copperized” to mount to the bottom of the feeder–and the flange just slides into the pole–which we concreted into the ground. I shopped price and Amazon was The best price . Thanks Amazon. Buy from here…
Alpen TRAIL-TEC 8×28 Waterproof binocular with LCD digital compass, thermometer, clock
July 12, 2008
Alpen Trail-Tec with Digital Compass. Alpen Trail-Tec binoculars deliver not only great optics, but also feature a digital compass, thermometer, and clock viewed via a liquid crystal display screen (LCD) mounted on the outside of the binocular body. The Trail-Tec series includes two full size waterproof roof prism and two compact nonwaterproof roof prism models: When hiking, hunting, trekking or just out venturing near your home, these binoculars will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors and also help you to find your way back. Large objective lenses and multi-coated optics provide a crisp bright image. Long eye relief optical design is great for eyeglass wearers. Rubber armoring for comfortable and shock resistant viewing. Waterproof and fog proof construction and nitrogen filled. Includes carrying case and neck strap. Includes two GP186 batteries. Alpens lifetime warranty. Buy from here…
A Birder’s Guide to Coastal North Carolina
July 12, 2008
A popular destination for bird-watchers from across the country, the coastal region of North Carolina is a seasonal home to approximately 400 species of birds, some of which are found more easily here than anywhere else in the United States. A Birder’s Guide to Coastal North Carolina is the first guide to the prime bird-watching spots of the Tar Heel coast and nearby areas—including national seashores, national forests and wildlife refuges, state parks and game lands, and other public areas.
Written for both casual and serious birders, the book features detailed site guides to the entire coastal region, including the Outer Banks. John Fussell provides an annotated checklist, habitat information, and bar graphs indicating seasonal abundance for all regularly occurring species. The book also includes a chapter on the 140 most sought-after species on the coast. Fussell describes the best places and conditions—seasonal, weather, and tidal—for finding these popular varieties. Detailed maps of most of the major birding sites complement the text.
Customer Review: The Bible for Birding the NC coast
Anybody that’s at all serious about birding the fabulous NC coast needs this book. This will help focus efforts on the most productive, most reliable spots and will make figuring out where to go along the NC coast into a fun and rewarding experience. Fussell knows the NC coast like few others, and he shares that knowledge in fine detail, including very specific driving directions to some little known hotspots. Fussell tells not only where to bird, but when to bird and for what specific species. This book has not only helped increase my life list, but it’s helped me really explore some of the places along the coast that are somewhat away from the maddening crowds and off the beaten path.
Customer Review: Great resource for birders in North Carolina
This book is a wonderful resource for people who want to know where to go to find birds in North Carolina. It is detailed and thorough. It might be a bit intimidating for newcommers to birding but shouldn’t be. It is a wonderful companion to a field guide for anyone lining or visiting in NC. A prior review by Chuck Riddle rated it low because it had no pictures. The reviewer apparently was expecting a field guide and unfortunatly rated the book based on his mistaken expectations. Buy from here…
Bird-Watching Cat Stone Statue
July 12, 2008
While this cat looks to the sky for his next meal, it’s actually right under (or above) his nose. This playful statue adds humor to gardens and outdoor landscapes. Made from cast concrete, it is weather and frost proof, providing years of enjoyment. Makes a perfect gift for the gardening enthusiast and cat lover alike. Made in the USA. 12-1/2Hx5-1/2Wx10D”. Buy from here…
Hanging Dragonfly Birdbath
July 9, 2008
15″ Diameter and 24″ Chain. Buy from here…
Birds of Oregon: A General Reference
July 9, 2008
The definitive source for Oregon ornithology, “Birds of Oregon” is a comprehensive reference to the 486 bird species now known to occur in the state. It combines what is known today about the population status and distribution of each species with current knowledge on their habitats and life histories. “Birds of Oregon” provides interested citizens with a basic understanding of Oregon’s rich bird life and serves as an invaluable reference for birders and wildlife professionals.
Customer Review: Birds of Oregon
This is a great book to have. NO COLOR pictures, but I use it to learn more about the birds I have already identified with my field guides. Highly recommend it if you are learning about birds in our State. Information on diets, nesting, migration and very detailed areas of sightings.
Customer Review: Hardback vs Paperback Question
The reviews so far seem to refer to the original hardback edition.
Are there any differences in content between the hard and paper editions? Buy from here…
Listening Device for Bird Watching
July 9, 2008
Orbitor Electronic Listening Device can capture distant sounds (and voices) that would otherwise not be heard with the help of our sophisticated Orbitor Electronic Listening Device. Imagine standing in the end zone of a football field and being able to hear what someone is saying at the other end! Bird watchers and nature lovers will be thrilled at the sound quality of this ingenious listening device. Hear bird calls and animal sounds clearly, and let your ears open up to the real music of the field or forest. Eavesdrop on what your boss is saying in the parking lot–or find out what’s really going on with your kids and their friends. Get a tip at the racetrack, hear what the police are telling someone at a takedown, listen to what two suspicious-looking men are planning down at the corner. To enhance your use of the Orbiter Electronic Listening Device, we’ve added a playback system that records up to 12 seconds on the digital chip–so you not only hear from afar, you have an electronic record of it. The viewfinder has a 10x prism optical system to view your subject even closer, so if you’re checking out a person, you’re able to read their lips as well. A pair of comfortable, padded full-size headphones is included. You can also hook it up to an external audio recorder to record audio as long as you need! Ear phones Records up to 12 seconds on digital chip play back 10x prism optical monocular Parabolic sound collecting switch Frequency Controller Record Button Playback button Headphones Instruction manual included Buy from here…
Pete Dunne’s Essential Field Guide Companion: A Comprehensive Resource for Identifying North American Birds
July 9, 2008
In this book, bursting with more information than any field guide could hold, the well-known author and birder Pete Dunne introduces readers to the “Cape May School,” or GISS, method of identification, which focuses on a bird holistically, giving more weight to the general impression of the bird than to specific field marks. After determining the most likely possibilities by considering such factors as habitat and season, the birder uses characteristics such as size, shape, behavior, flight pattern, and vocalizations to identify a bird. The book provides an arsenal of additional hints and helpful clues to guide a birder when, even after a review of a field guide, the identification still hangs in the balance. This supplement to field guides shares the knowledge and skills that expert birders bring to identification challenges.
Customer Review: Great companion guide…
This is a wonderful addition to The Peterson Field Guide – greater in-depth information regarding habitat and plumage.
Customer Review: A good companion is hard to find
This field guide companion looks stark at first, with no pictures, but that is part of the point. With many fine field guides available, this is meant to supplement them, and in no way replace them. The necessarily brief descriptions of a field guide are nicely fleshed out in this volume, which is best suited to browsing after returning from the field, or for thumbing through when you can’t get out into the field. The best addition to my stay-at-home birding library since Ehrlich, Dobkin & Wheye’s “The Birder’s Handbook.” Buy from here…
Birder’s Guide to the Coast of Maine
July 9, 2008
