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From Audubon Magazine

The Single Most Important Way to Make Your Binoculars Last

By Hannah Waters
June 30, 2023 — Experts share how to keep your foremost birding tool in working order and what to do if yours breaks.
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Birders of the World Can Now Learn Close to a Thousand Species in Arabic

By Sajidah Ahmad
April 30, 2019 — The new “Birds of the Middle East” app makes the region's rich avian offerings accessible to schoolkids, residents, and travelers.
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Which Bird Apps Are Best for Kids?

By Linda McCarthy
September 06, 2018 — Young birders want to be able to ID different species. Technology makes it easier for them to learn.
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Five Essentials for Successful Duck Photography

By Michael Furtman
November 14, 2017 — Want to get great duck shots? Be prepared to get mobile.
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Seven Sturdy Backpacks for Birders and Bird Photographers

By The Editors
September 26, 2017 — Head out on the trail with all of your gear comfortably and securely stowed.
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Six Apps to Better Your Next Birding Adventure

By Zach Slavin
August 30, 2017 — By now you should have a field guide (or four) on your phone, so mix up your experience with some new options.
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Want to Spice Up Your Birding Life? Go Camping

By Alisa Opar
July 28, 2017 — Get to know unfamiliar bird behaviors, sounds, and species by spending entire days and nights with them. Here are a few of your options.
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What to Consider When Buying Used Camera Equipment

By Melissa Groo
June 29, 2017 — In the market for a camera or lens but don’t want to splash out for new products? Here’s how to purchase quality used gear.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Recording Bird Vocalizations

By Meghan Bartels
June 16, 2017 — Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding—but equipment can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
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Want to Shoot Intimate Bird Portraits? Try a Portable Blind

By Alisa Opar
March 24, 2017 — Disappear in plain sight with one of these four types of camouflaged hides.