Ranger Julie is back with some more expert hints and tips to help you identify different duck species you might spot this time of year on our coasts, even when they are far from view or the weather is making it difficult to spot them clearly. Duck ID: part 2 In part one we looked at the concept of GISSS. … Read More
Birding Basics – Time and Tide Wait for No Birdwatcher!
So, you’ve got your field guide, chosen your binoculars or scope and now its time to get out to the coast and get some birdwatching practice. In the fourth instalment of our Birding Basics series, Ranger Julie navigates her way through tides and explains how to predict the best time to go bird watching to maximise the number of birds … Read More
Birding Basics – Scoping out a better view
Once some individuals have mastered the art of birding with binoculars, sometimes a little frustration can start to creep in: the desire for more magnification! Telescopes (or spotting scopes as birders call them) can be the solution and if you have ever been next to someone using one, and they offer you a peek through their lens, everything becomes crystal … Read More
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