Finding the best binoculars for your kids is a different process than buying ones for yourself. That’s because our children have unique needs, and let’s be honest, most parents don’t want to spend an enormous amount of money on their kid’s binoculars because of the fear they are going to get lost or broke. To help point you in the right direction, this list is organized into three categories. From there, I tried to find the top-rated and best-reviewed binoculars for each price range. Kid’s Birding Binoculars Over $100: (3 options) If you are willing to invest over $100, th ..read more

What kinds of ducks can you find in Massachusetts? Who doesn’t love ducks? Head to almost any water habitat, and you are likely to see at least a few swimming around. I think you’ll be amazed at how many duck species are found in Massachusetts! For people who are only ever used to seeing the common Mallard, this list should be incredibly eye-opening! The ducks featured below are most common and most likely to be observed. In reality, the complete list of ducks that may be seen in Massachusetts is even larger! Here is how the rest of this article is organized: (Click the link to jump to t ..read more

What kinds of ducks can you find in Delaware? Who doesn’t love ducks? Head to almost any water habitat, and you are likely to see at least a few swimming around. I think you’ll be amazed at how many duck species are found in Delaware! For people who are only ever used to seeing the common Mallard, this list should be incredibly eye-opening! The ducks featured below are most common and most likely to be observed. In reality, the complete list of ducks that may be seen in Delaware is even larger! Here is how the rest of this article is organized: (Click the link to jump to that section ..read more

What kinds of ducks can you find in Connecticut? Who doesn’t love ducks? Head to almost any water habitat, and you are likely to see at least a few swimming around. I think you’ll be amazed at how many duck species are found in Connecticut! For people who are only ever used to seeing the common Mallard, this list should be incredibly eye-opening! The ducks featured below are most common and most likely to be observed. In reality, the complete list of ducks that may be seen in Connecticut is even larger! Here is how the rest of this article is organized: (Click the link to jump to that section ..read more

What kinds of birds can you find in winter in North America? As you head outside this winter, keep your eyes open for which birds are around. As you will see, some species migrate here just during winter, while others can be observed during any season. 42 Winter birds in North America: #1. American Robin Turdus migratorius A beautiful thrush that features a rusty red breast and a dark head and back. Look for a white throat and white splotches around the eyes. Both sexes are similar, except that females appear paler. American Robins are one of the most familiar winter birds in North Ameri ..read more

What kinds of nocturnal animals can you find in North America? Heading outside after dark can turn up a surprising number of creatures. Keep reading to learn about what you may encounter! 38 Nocturnal Animals in North America: #1. Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus Adults are mottled gray-brown with reddish faces. They have prominent feather tufts on their heads and large yellow eyes. You may not see Great Horned Owls often, but they are common nocturnal animals throughout North America. These raptors can actually be found from the Arctic south to the tropics. Its habitat is practically u ..read more

Did you see a bird in North America that seemed to shine? If so, you were lucky enough to observe a bird with iridescent plumage. These beautiful feathers appear shiny or glossy, especially when viewed in sunlight. Below, you will find a list of birds with iridescent feathers. To help you make an identification, I have included several photographs of each species and detailed range maps. 25 Iridescent BIRDS in North America: #1. European Starling Sturnus vulgaris European Starlings are a common iridescent bird in North America! Their breeding plumage in the summer appears shiny, especially ..read more

Shopping for bird-watching binoculars can be frustrating! There are countless makes and models, all making some pretty big promises. After doing some research, more questions usually arise. How much should I spend? Are these binoculars appropriate for watching birds? Which brand is the best? After spending hours (seriously, way too much time!) digging into dozens of different optics… I created a list of the 9 BEST binoculars for birding. Can you guess what birders think is the most critical factor when deciding on new optics? Price! Yes, it always seems to come down to price. To accommo ..read more

Do you want to learn about the SMALLEST birds found in North America? Well, you have come to the right place. Below, you are going to learn about the tiniest birds around. Incredibly, most of these birds weigh less than an ounce (28 grams)! To put that into perspective, a pencil weighs roughly an ounce. 30 SMALL Birds That Live in North America: #1. Downy Woodpecker Dryobates pubescens Length: 5.5 to 7.1 in / 14 to 18 cm Weight: 0.71 to 1.16 oz / 20 to 33 g Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpecker found in North America! You probably recognize them, as they are seen in man ..read more

Do you want to learn about the LARGEST birds found in North America? Well, you have come to the right place. Below is a list of birds that are large, either in weight, height, length, or wingspan. I’ve included a variety of species, such as hawks, herons, corvids, owls, and geese. 35 LARGE Birds That Live in North America: #1. Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis Length: 18-26 inches / 45-65 cm Weight: 1.5-3.5 lbs. / 700-1600 gm Wingspan: 43-55 inches/ 110-140 cm Red-tailed Hawks are probably the type of hawk that people are most familiar with. These large birds are often seen in North Amer ..read more