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Bird Watching Tips
By: John Marcus
Bird watching is a
fantastic hobby suitable for individuals of all ages. In addition to enjoying
the great outdoors and gaining an appreciation for nature, bird watching is a
hobby that can be shared with friends and family. Many bird watchers find
themselves healthier due to their time outside scanning the skies for that
ultra-rare bird. If you are interested in beginning bird watching as a hobby,
consider the following tips to get your started and on the right track.
1.) Get a book.
Most bird watchers are not
experts on our fine feathered friends from the start. Instead of thinking, a
bird is a bird is a bird, think again! Birds are a fabulous species that are as
diverse as any other set of creatures on this earth. Furthermore, most birds
are readily identified by their coloration, so choose a book that has many
color pictures suitable for matching the bird in the sky with the correct one
in the book. Bird books are available for all different types of bird watchers,
from children to adults interested in learning more about birds that the color
of their feathers. Also, consider choosing a book with information about bird
tracks, since you will be able to determine what types of birds are in the area
by the tracks they make.
2.) Listen to the music.
Even if you cannot see the
bird, you will be able to identify the bird through its song. In order to be
able to correctly identify birds by sound, consider investing in a CD of bird
songs. These are readily available for every budget, just be sure to choose a
CD that identifies the species of bird that is doing the singing. Consider
involving the entire family in learning how to identify birds by their songs,
as these CDs are excellent ways to keep the whole family entertained on long
car trips.
3.) Join a club.
The old saying, “birds of
a feather flock together” also applies to bird watchers. There are groups all
over the country—and the world where bird watchers join to socialize and
converse about the different birds they have seen. If you are a new bird
watcher, these groups will be great in getting you into the hobby, since most
bird watchers have already learned how to identify birds by both sight and
sound. Furthermore, bird watching clubs have a great deal of fun by organizing
unique activities that incorporate their favorite hobby.
4.) Bring the birds to
your yard.
Bird lovers and bird
watchers often strive to entice birds to their yards, especially during the
harsh winter months when food and proper shelter may be hard to find. Start by
outfitting your yard with a bird bath, bird houses, and bird feeders. Depending
on your location in the world and the types of birds that are native to your
area, you should work to provide the correct food and houses for those species.
Also, you may want to consider investing in a heated bird bath, especially if
you live in cold climates where winter’s wrath can freeze the water in the
bath, preventing your feathered friends from enjoying the water. Also, consider
planting specific flowers and plants in your yard that will draw birds to your
home. In addition to bringing beauty to your yard, these bird friendly plants
will invite your flying pals to your home.
However you decide to
begin bird watching, do so immediately! Many individuals who experience
stress-filled lives find that bird watching is the perfect activity to unwind
and release the stresses and pressures of their work or home life.
About the author: John
Marcus specializes in Birds. http://www.i-bird-bath.com
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