Friday, February 10, 2012

5 Tips for Successful Bird Watching

By Helen Kendall


Are you able to name the number one observer sport in Northern America? It isn't baseball, figure skating or racing. It's bird watching. That's right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined. With so many people hoping to see a bird they've never seen before, it's no surprise to see a clamouring for the newest tips and tools to get the task finished. Here are my top 5 tips for getting the most out of your birding experience.

1. Get to Where the Birds Are! This sounds obvious, but many birders spend a lot of their bird watching time and energy on poor locations. Some people have the edge of looking out of their windows into the back yard to see nature's best. The remainder of us need to get moving. I would seriously recommend visiting a Nationwide Wildlife Shelter. There could be over 500 of them across the United States

2. Know What Species to Expect. There are approximately 900 species of birds in the United States and spotting every one of them is almost impossible. So when you visit an area, do a little bit of research first. You may find that perhaps just a couple of species essentially inhabit that actual area. With a little preparation, you will be in a position to more promptly identify bird species from one another. Keep a list of successfully viewed species "we'll call this tip number two and a half.

3. Get a Fantastic Set of Binoculars. Spending cash and time to get to the right place can be absolutely wasted when your binoculars are insufficient. If you have got an inexpensive pair of binoculars you are not getting the most out of your viewing. Today's technologies come at a price and they provide crucial benefits in wildlife viewing. For instance, image stabilisation will keep your view from shaking-very important when watching from a long distance. Other cool features include anti-fogging, low-light viewing and wide-view characteristics. Additionally, binoculars with inbuilt digital cameras help you to identify birds once you get home. These benefits will certainly enhance your bird watching. A good pair of binoculars will turn a lackluster experience into a superb one. You can count on it!

4. Practice Before Going. A key to viewing wildlife, and particularly birds, is to have the facility to very quickly put your binoculars on target. Many individuals have difficulty finding a full moon in a couple of binoculars-but alas-learning to concentrate on a bird in a bush or track a bird in flight is easy for someone that has practiced prior to their outing. Try this before going; lower your binoculars to your side and very fast raise them to find and follow a jet aeroplane across the sky. After only a few attempts, you can get good at quickly acquiring your target. Frequently, birds are identifiable for only a few seconds, practice to become skillful.

5. Take Someone with You. Life is better when shared. Not only do you get to pass some time outdoors with somebody you like, but they might alert you to the "Number One Sight of the Day." Share your birding experiences with your buddies and family. Pass the birding excitement to a kid.

The best part about wildlife viewing is that you the spectator control virtually all facets of the experience. The more you are prepared, the more rewarding your time in our backcountry will be.

Use this info and you'll Get It Right the 1st Time. Get Out of doors!

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