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Each week, I'll delve into the wonderful world of birdwatching and bird ID. Join me as I discover birding tips and learning birds by sight and sound.

Christa Rolls, Birding Tools


    • Mar 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Birding Tools Podcast

    Episode 18: Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours with Christopher Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 34:54


    In this episode, Owner of Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours, Christopher Joe, talks about connecting with birders through bird outings.

    Finding Birds in the Field: Tips and Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 19:03


    In this episode, I'm diving into how to find birds while you're out in the field, whether that's by sight or sound.

    Common Bird ID Struggles and How to Solve Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 22:05


    In this episode, I take on some of the biggest bird ID struggles birders have with identifying birds. Listen on to enhance your ID skills!

    Photography, Young Birders Programs, and Diversity with Melissa Hafting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 32:14


    In this episode, Melissa Hafting shares with us her knowledge about bird photography, starting young birders programs, the BC Rare Bird Alert, and diversity in the birding community.

    Set Your Birding Goals and Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 19:29


    This week, we'll be outlining your birding goals and resolutions for your birding journey, and we'll create the ultimate destination list!

    Birding Scope Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 18:59


    This week, I'm diving into birding scope basics, including the differences between a scope and binoculars and what to look for in a scope.

    Winter Birding Tips and Why You Should Bird This Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 16:18


    In this episode, I dive into why winter birding is a ton of fun, tips for getting the most out of winter, and how to find birds in winter.

    Prepare for the Christmas Bird Count with Rob Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 39:50


    In this episode, Rob Porter of the Songbirding Podcast joins us to talk about how to prepare for, and start your own, Christmas Bird Count!

    Bird Field Guide App Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 23:16


    In this episode, I list out the pros and cons of having a bird field guide app, as well as five of the top bird apps out there today.

    Bird Sounds and Mnemonics: Tips for Birding by Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 22:27


    In this episode, I talk about bird speak – specifically, mnemonics and other tools to help us remember those bird sounds. 

    Bird Banding and the WBBA with Holly Garrod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 36:47


    In this episode, I chat with Holly Garrod, President of the Western Bird Banding Association, all about bird banding and how to get involved!

    The Spooky World of Birds: Spooky Birds Demystified

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 20:24


    In this episode, I dive into some (seemingly) spooky birds and bird myths and demystify them!

    Best Ways to Connect with Other Birders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 18:14


    In this episode, let's chat about the best ways to connect with other birders, from randomly meeting birders at the park to planned birding events.

    How to Prepare for a Global Big Day and Weekend of Birding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 18:36


    In this episode, we dive into the Global Big Day and Global Birding Weekend, including what they are and how you can get involved. 

    The Basics of Birding Ethics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 13:54


    In this episode, I delve into the basics of birding ethics, including how to reduce impacts on birds, their habitats, and fellow birders.

    Anatomy of a Field Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 15:50


    In this episode, I'll be getting into the anatomy of your bird field guide, including what makes a great field guide and how it's organized.

    Ten Tips for Selecting Binoculars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 13:06


    This week, I'll be delving into the ten things to keep in mind when selecting a pair of binoculars. This important tool should fit YOU well!

    Start Birding with these Five Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 13:16


    This week I'll be getting into the top five things you need to get started with birdwatching. Birders need binoculars and a field guide, but what else?

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