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Avian Journals

From well-being and nature to culture and conservation, we share what matters to modern birders. Written by the LYFER team, guest writers, and our community, these journals reflect our unique take on all things birds.

Collage of Bird Watcher and a Bird hide in the background
Community & Lifestyle

Lifting the Lid on Bird Hides: Global Edition

[Estimate Read: 4 minutes] Turns out Australia isn’t the only place hiding great bird hides. We went exploring for the most impressive, remote, beautifully designed, or just plain wild bird hides a...

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Cover Image of two birders with the backdrop of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Discovery Centre
Community & Lifestyle

Lifting the Lid on Bird Hides: Australian Edition

[Estimate read: 4 minute] We’re all for ‘chasing’ birds, but sometimes the best way to see them is to stop, be patient, and let the birds come to you. That’s where Australian birdwatching hides mak...

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Back to the Field - A Lyfer Initiative:  Community & Getting Back to Basics
Community & Lifestyle

Back to the Field - A Lyfer Initiative: Community & Getting Back to Basics

[Estimated read: 2-3 minutes] As one of the first birding lifestyle brand, we started Lyfer with a bold vision, to create a brand that proudly represents the full spectrum of birding communities an...

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Main Image of birders looking up and holding hands with a collage of a Dollarbird over the top
Community & Lifestyle

Birding, Reimagined: The Modern Birder, Defined (according to us!) - Part 2 of 2

[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] In Part 1 of 'Birding, Reimagined', we explored how birdwatching is reclaimed, restyled, and redefined all around the world. No longer confined to outdated stereotypes...

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Image of Razor bill with Birders in the background as a collage.
Community & Lifestyle

Birding, Reimagined: The Bold, Diverse Future of the Modern Birder - Part 1 of 2

[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] Ok, listen up! You may not have come across the term "modern birding" yet, but it's real. It’s a term to help define those who have the courage to step up. Those who e...

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Birders in the forest with Bird heads
Community & Lifestyle

Birding’s Big Moment: From Niche to Next-Level Cool

[Estimated read: 3-4 minutes] A decade ago, Esquire predicted birding’s comeback—but who knew it would take a global shake-up to make it happen? Why is birdwatching popular? The barriers to entry ...

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Aussie Bird Count official banner for 2024
Community & Lifestyle

Join the Aussie Bird Count 2024 – Counting Birds for Conservation!

[Estimated read: 3 minutes] The Aussie Bird Count is back from October 14th to 20th, 2024. Every year, thousands of people join this nationwide event dedicated to bird counting for conservation. Wa...

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Cover page of The Modern Age of Birding
Community & Lifestyle

Why is birdwatching popular? The Modern Age of Birding

If there is one lifestyle, hobby or pastime that has shaken off its stigma for being 'uncool' and 'boring', it has to be bird-watching. How things have changed! So, why is birdwatching popular? A b...

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