Five Tips For
Successful Bird Watching
© Copyright 2005 by Chuck Fitzgerald
| 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 not surprising
to see a clamoring for the latest tips and tools to get the job done. Here
are my top five tips for getting the most out of your birding experience. #1. Get to Where the Birds Are! This
sounds obvious, but many birders spend the majority of their bird watching
time and energy on poor locations. Some folk have the advantage of looking
out of their windows into the back yard to observe nature's best. The rest
of us need to get moving. I would highly recommend visiting a National
Wildlife Refuge. There are over 500 of them across the United States. To
find one near you, visit
http://refuges.fws.gov/ |
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| #4. Practice Before You Go. A key to
viewing wildlife, and especially birds, is to have the ability to very
quickly put your binoculars on target. Many people have difficulty finding a
full moon in a pair of binoculars-but alas-learning to focus on a bird in a
bush or track a bird in flight is easy for someone who has practiced prior
to their outing. Try this before you go; lower your binoculars to your side
and very quickly raise them to find and follow a jet airliner across the
sky. After only a few attempts, you'll get good at quickly acquiring
your target. Quite often, birds are visible for only a few seconds, practice
to become proficient. #5. Take Someone with You. Life is always better when shared. Not only do you get to spend time out of doors with someone you like, but they might alert you to the "Number One Sight of the Day." Share your birding experiences with your friends and family. Pass the birding excitement to a child. The best part about wildlife viewing is that you the viewer, control almost every aspect of the experience. The more you are prepared, the more rewarding your time in our backcountry will be. Follow these 5 simple tips to get the most out of birding. Get Outdoors! |
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About the author:
Chuck Fitzgerald is the President of Arizona
based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry
specialty gear and educational information for outdoor
enthusiasts. Visit
www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free
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