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Destinations and Hot Spots

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Our New Travel Section

Learn about several birding hotspots in the United States and beyond! You'll also find great tips for your next birding excursion. Sponsored by Wisconsin State Tourism.

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  • Trip Planning: Planning the Ultimate Birding Trip
  • International Hotspots: Birding Guyana by Julie Zickefoose
  • U.S. Hotspots: Wisconsin's Ten Best Bird Watching Spots
  • Birding Festivals: Find one near you!

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    FAVORITES - EXPLORE - OPTICS

    Optics

    Tips From the Experts

    Consult our optics section for tips on choosing, buying, and using optics.

    Debunking Binocular Myths
    Getting Rid of the Pain in Your Neck
    The Big Deal About Pocket Optics

    FAVORITES - EXPLORE - FESTIVALS

    Festivals

    Find One Near You

    Our Festival Finder features events from locations througout the US and beyond!

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    Add your festival to our listings

    FAVORITES - EXPLORE - APPEARANCE

    Travel

    The BWD Appearance Schedule

    If you haven't seen the Thompsons perform or birded with them, you're missing out. Using a unique blend of humor and toe-tapping music as a backdrop, the family always delivers interesting and informative presentations.

    Check the schedule

    FAVORITES - EXPLORE #2

    Current Features in Bird Watcher's Digest

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    Gear Up

    The Well-Equipped Birder

    Read BWD editor Bill Thompson, III's review of the BinoBib, which provides ideal protection for your binoculars in the field.

    Read about it in our digital edition

    FAVORITES - EXPLORE - FAR AFIELD

    Destinations

    Far Afield

    In our July/August 2010 issue, BWD contributor Julie Zickefoose writes about her incredible journey to Guyana, "the Lungs of the Earth."

    Read about it in our digital edition

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