Do you have a birding story that you’d like to get published on Birding Planet? It could be anything: * a simple walk you took where you saw some wonderful birdlife * a dedicated birding holiday/cruise/trip that you participated in * some interesting bird behavior you’ve noticed * highlights from your garden bird feeder *…Read More
Category: Birding Resources
Get 6 Great Bird Books and Support Bird Conservation
Some exciting news: for the past few months I have been talking to various bird conservation organizations around the world trying to find the right ones with whom to collaborate. As of now I have partnered with five bird sanctuaries on four different continents in an attempt to raise funds for each of them. They…Read More
10 Tips on How to Care for your Pet Bird
Taking care of your Pet Bird is important. Pet birds are different than cats and dogs, but they are not any more difficult to keep healthy. So how do you take care of a pet bird? 1. It is important for your bird’s health to keep his environment clean. Water dishes should be washed daily with soap and hot water. The…Read More
Birdwatching Terms and Birdwatching Slang (i.e. Birders’ Language)
Due to the popularity of birdwatching, and the way the hobby has (especially recently) transcended age groups and cultures, it has developed its own slang. It can be quite confusing for people who have just started to enjoy birding, and they can get quite lost in a conversation with a group of more seasoned birdwatchers.…Read More
Get this Beautiful Bird Book while you Support a Great Social Cause
The Kamat family are passionate birdwatchers. They are also on a mission to help impoverished school children in Atlanta, Guyana, Kenya and India. Firstly they put together a beautiful birding book from their trip through Florida. Then they partnered with Every Child Counts, a non profit organization that is committed to providing children with everything…Read More
Bird Photographers: Earn Money with your Photos!
As bird photographers we love taking photos in nature as a hobby. But what if you could earn some money from those photos? Pretty cool, right? No extra work, just submit some of your best photos and get paid for your time and creative eye. (On a side note: if you want to improve your…Read More
Full Guide to Safe (and non-safe) Foods for Parrots
Can my parrot eat that? Below is a great infographic that clearly details which “human food” is best for your parrot. It breaks it down into what is safe and unsafe for them, as well as what the parrots can have in moderation. For more information on raising healthy and happy parrots, go to birdingplanet.com/parrotinfo…Read More
How to Take Excellent Bird Photos
Here’s an excellent, comprehensive course by the world-renowned photographer Jared Polin, showing you how to take better bird photos You are more Than AUTO You are smarter than your camera, so why let it make all the decisions for you? Your camera’s Auto feature may give you okay results, but who is happy…Read More
Ian Sinclair’s New SA Bird Pocketbook
From well-known South African Bird expert, Ian Sinclair, comes the latest in Struik Nature’s Pocket Guide series. This book covers an astonishing 500 southern African birds yet is small enough to fit in your pocket. You can also get the kindle version here (at a reduced price) to read on your mobile device. “Birds of…Read More