House Wren vs. Carolina Wren: How to Tell the Difference
No matter where you live, you’ve surely come across the common backyard Wren once or twice. These brown passerine birds are part of the New World Troglodytidae family of 88 species. That includes the White-Bellied Wren, Riverside Wren, Monchique Wood Wren, and many more. The Carolina Wren and House Wren are the two most commonly […]
Continue readingHow to Photograph the Northern Lights: 5 Tips and Tricks
The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are, to many people, the world’s most jaw-dropping natural phenomenon. Found in the frigid Arctic environment, these green, blue, and pink light shows seem to have a life of their own, as they’re caused by molecular activity near Earth’s electromagnetic fields. There’s a reason why so […]
Continue reading9 Types of Wrens in California (With Pictures)
Wrens are tiny, elusive little birds that can sometimes be hard to spot. But if you’ve been lucky enough to see one in California, you may be wondering what type of wren it was. There are eight regularly occurring types of wren in California, though a ninth—a visitor wren—does occasionally make an appearance too. In […]
Continue readingWhat Is an Infrared Camera & How Do They Work?
Infrared light is located on the spectrum just below red visible light but above microwaves. Invisible, its wavelength is longer than visible red light’s wavelength, and in astronomy it’s frequently referred to as “red shift.” Most cameras intended for general photography have a filter on their sensors which block infrared light, but you can buy […]
Continue readingRock Wren: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info
The Rock Wren lives on rocky slopes and in canyons although they can also be found in gravel pits and coal mine piles. The species is found throughout the US, and its numbers are not believed to be under threat. It is a medium-sized wren that is brown with black and white speckles and is […]
Continue readingHow Long Does It Take for Wren Eggs to Hatch? The Interesting Answer!
If birds are chirping in your yard and garden, it’s typically only a matter of time until nests and eggs start to show up. If you see wrens incubating eggs in the nest, how long until those eggs hatch? While wren eggs typically hatch anywhere from 9 to 16 days after incubation starts, that doesn’t […]
Continue readingWhat Are Document Cameras & How Do They Work?
If you’ve been in a classroom recently, you’ve probably seen a document camera. If you haven’t, you probably at least remember its forebearer, the projector. These are essentially the same devices, but the document camera has a few advanced capabilities that the older projector could only dream of. But what exactly is a document camera, […]
Continue readingWhat Are Trail Cameras & How Do They Work?
Trail cameras are a common tool among nature and wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, bird watchers, and photographers. They allow people to track, observe and photograph wildlife in their natural environment without disturbances. They are commonly weather-resistant, meaning they can operate even during harsh outdoor conditions. If you’d like to know more about these cameras, check out […]
Continue reading11 Birds That Attack Humans: What You Need to Know! (With Pictures)
Although most birds are harmless to us, some of them can be quite dangerous. Certain species are known for attacking humans, typically when defending their nesting territory or young ones. They can also attack when they mistake you for food or prey. Most attacks won’t harm you, but some could cause severe injuries like scratches […]
Continue readingWhat Is a Spotting Scope & What Are Its Uses?
Humans have created several amazing devices over the centuries to see far-away things up close. The magnifying glass was first, followed by the telescope, binoculars, the magnifying glass, observatories, and space-based telescopes. Another very similar device is the spotting scope. Widely known among hunters and wildlife photographers, a spotting scope is, at its core, a […]
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