Birding is a cost-effective and fun hobby you can engage in anywhere. Birdwatching is naturally accessible anywhere. You can birdwatch through the window of your car, your home, or when taking a hike in the woods. People often watch the birds for fun. But for the birdwatching enthusiasts, they tend to keep a list of every bird they see. Birds are a beautiful sight to watch and a melodious voice to listen to.
Go Outside
Walking outside or just peeping through your back or front window is the first step to seeing beautiful sights of various bird species. You can make this process easy and begin your birdwatching journey now! By installing bird feeders and filling them with bird seeds, the birds will come to your backyard freely. You may use black oil sunflower seed in the feeders and sit to watch all the species that will visit your yard. Building a water fountain can attract several birds since they are attracted to water too. It would be a common place for them to birdbath and drink from.
Get a Guide
Looking and listening is a part of birdwatching because different birds sing and call in a unique way. Listening and watching for the first time will make you realize how many birds are recognizable on the first day. You may use a guide such as a bird book or an app to help you identify different types of birds. These guides have over 1000 species you can see and list. Various apps can also be used to identify the birds since everything has been digitized.
Purchase Binoculars
Binoculars make birdwatching easier. The price range for binoculars is cost-effective. Be sure to visit a binoculars store to compare types, quality, and prices before you purchase. The type of binoculars you purchase should be sustainable since you will be birdwatching for quite some time when you start. Binoculars have an adjustable knob for clarity and brightness. Choose one with a brighter view to ensure you catch a glimpse of the fastest feathered and smallest creature in the evening and very early in the morning. Birdwatching has no timing; therefore, it would be best if you choose powerful binoculars.
Connect with Local Birders
The internet has made it possible to connect with groups with whom you share a common interest. You may use social media to connect with the local birders, specifically in your area. They may show you the most lucrative sites you may find various types of birds. The seasoned birders are excited and enthusiastic about sharing information on birds. Also, you may have community space where you feed the birds and watch them in close proximity.
Head Out At Dawn
The early bird catches the warm. This indicates that mornings are a great time to see the birds. If you are a beginner, heading out at dawn will give you magnificent sights of beautiful birds. Birdwatching is not only limited to morning hours but also avoid birdwatching at noon because there’s little activity from the birds at noon. Birds are very vocal in the morning to notify that the sun is up. Therefore you have to be a morning person for you to see many species.
Birdwatching is therapeutic in its own way. It clears your body, mind, and soul when you walk out the door and breathe in fresh air. You also get to improve your memory and concentration because you want to catch even the smallest species o the fastest. It’s a great way to connect with new friends in your local community and a great family outdoor activity.
I have a bird feeder and bird bath in my garden and love watching the while I eat my breakfast
Used to love doing this as a child – great advice