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