5 Tips for Successful Bird WatchingWritten by Chuck Fitzgerald
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#4. Practice Before You Go. A key to viewing wildlife, and especially birds, is to have ability to very quickly put your binoculars on target. Many people have difficulty finding a full moon in a pair of binoculars-but alas-learning to focus on a bird in a bush or track a bird in flight is easy for someone who has practiced prior to their outing. Try this before you go; lower your binoculars to your side and very quickly raise them to find and follow a jet airliner across sky. After only a few attempts, you’ll get good at quickly acquiring your target. Quite often, birds are visible for only a few seconds, practice to become proficient. #5. Take Someone with You. Life is always better when shared. Not only do you get to spend time out of doors with someone you like, but they might alert you to “Number One Sight of Day.” Share your birding experiences with your friends and family. Pass birding excitement to a child.The best part about wildlife viewing is that you viewer, control almost every aspect of experience. The more you are prepared, more rewarding your time in our backcountry will be. Follow these 5 simple tips to get most out of birding. Get Outdoors!
About the author: Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
| | Night Vision Devices -- The Ultimate in BackCountry ToysWritten by Chuck Fitzgerald
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Applications for NVD are actually quite diverse. They include but are not limited to: military, law enforcement, hunting, wildlife observation, surveillance, security, navigation, hidden-object detection, spelunking and entertainment. NVD can be found on helicopters, rifles, camcorders, cameras, boats….just about anywhere. A new craze found at up-scale gatherings is called “A Dinner in Dark Party” where guests wear an NVD throughout their dining experience. Many outdoor enthusiasts are beginning to discover wonderful world that can be found after darkness falls in backcountry. If you like to camp, hike or hunt, chances are good an NVD will be perfect for you. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!
About the author: Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir” or call (800) 316-9055.
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