| So, you've decided to try bird watching, have | | | | opportunities. Also, different birds tend to |
| you? Well, there are just a few things that | | | | be visible during different hours of the day, |
| you should know before heading out into the | | | | so research the type of bird that you want to |
| wide world of birds, and the following tips | | | | investigate and head outdoors during that |
| can make your bird watching adventures more | | | | time. |
| worthwhile. | | | | |
| | | | Of course, when you are out there bird |
| Where are the birds? That may seem like a | | | | watching, you are not the only animal paying |
| silly question, but bird watching is not as | | | | close attention. Birds often notice humans, |
| easy as one may think. There are some places | | | | but they are not usually bothered by people |
| that you may see rare species, and other | | | | unless there is a loud noise. Try not to talk |
| places where you may not see any birds at | | | | too much; move too suddenly; or make any sort |
| all, so choose the right spots. To start, try | | | | of quick gestures. Your goal should be to |
| contacting a local bird club (you can find | | | | study a bird in its natural habitat, so be as |
| them on the internet), and join a bird | | | | "cat-like" as possible. Birds will "freeze" |
| watching group. You can greatly benefit from | | | | if they hear a loud noise, and if you notice |
| the experience of others, and if you aren't | | | | this sudden posture you may want to look |
| able to join the group you can always head to | | | | around you for other animals that could be |
| the same spots by yourself. If you can't seem | | | | nearby. |
| to find any bird clubs in your area, you may | | | | |
| also contact the Audubon Society to ask where | | | | Lastly, you may think that what you wear |
| the best bird spots are in your area. | | | | doesn't matter to the birds, but there are |
| | | | some materials that you should stay away |
| Now that you know where to find the birds, | | | | from. Do not wear any reflective or crinkly |
| you might be wondering when you should head | | | | materials that may frighten the birds; avoid |
| out with your bird watching gear. Although | | | | loud colors; stick with earth tones; wear |
| most birders love to head out into the wild | | | | protective layers; and always dress your feet |
| when the weather is nice, birds tend to | | | | comfortably. Bird watching does not require |
| migrate in land when storms are brewing. If | | | | immediate talent, but it does require a bit |
| you live near the coast, you may find that | | | | of know how. Keep all of these bird watching |
| visiting a nearby beach when prior to a storm | | | | tips in mind, and you will be out there |
| may provide you with the best bird watching | | | | spotting species like a pro in no time. |