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How to get your Kids interested in Bird Watching
For a hobby your kids can start that is educational but loads of fun (and can be done when sheltering or in isolation), why not start them on bird watching? Children can be hard to keep entertained, but there are some ways to make it more manageable while getting them hooked on this easy and […] Read more
Apps and Checklists to keep you birding fit
Birding Apps and checklists can keep you up to date with the latest information on what birds are being seen in a given area. In other words, if you are a birding enthusiast, it can keep you birding ‘fit’. Today we are going to take a look at some Apps to help you identify and […] Read more
Really easy ways to get children birding
Children are naturally curious. Why not take advantage of this and introduce them to a healthy pastime? Birdwatching is inspiring and refreshing. It connects us to a place and gets us outside in our yards and neighbourhoods to explore. So how do you get started and how do you make this hobby interesting for children? […] Read more
The Twitchers Guide to Vocabulary 101
Birders’ vocabulary often sounds confusing to people who don’t share the same passion. For example, did you know that someone who travels a long distance to view a particular bird, is referred to as a ‘Twitcher’? Generally, this is translated as an avid bird watcher. If you are new to birding, we decided it would […] Read more
What are the large endemic birds of Tanzania?
Can you identify the large endemic birds that make Tanzania their home? We are helping you out by putting together a list. Why not see how many you know? Large endemic ground birds Ostrich These large birds hatch from a soccer ball-sized egg. The male of this endemic species is black and white, and the […] Read more
6 Things you can do to attract birds to your Garden
You can’t necessarily be out on birding safaris all the time, so instead, why not create a little haven for our feathered friends and attract them to your garden. Create your own garden birding safari. How to attract birds for your Garden Safari Provide a water source This is the simplest way to ensure that […] Read more
When is the best time to view birds?
There is hardly ever a bad time to view birds. But that being said, there are optimal times when your viewing will definitely be of higher quality. In a busy world with limited time to enjoy the finer things in life, how do you find the right time to get the best viewing? We provide […] Read more
How birding can improve your health
Birding has some real benefits for your health. It is not strange that it has become a favourite hobby of millions of people worldwide. With the ever-changing seasons, different birds are present all year round to be viewed. Birders have ample opportunity to live their lives in motion with fun experiences that promote a healthy […] Read more
5 Global Trends that affect Birding right now
The world is experiencing trends of increasing environmental destruction and global warming phenomenon. Whether you believe in global warming or not, it is clear that the weather patterns seem to be a bit off-kilter and are having an effect across the globe. On the African continent, the trends of climate change have been a factor […] Read more
A Birding 101 Infographic: How to get started
It seems there are a lot of people around the world addicted to birding. What is this activity and how can you begin birding? Tanzania Birding has done some sleuthing to bring you our basic ‘How To’ guide. Take a look at our handy Infographic to help you get started. How to get started Here […] Read more