One of the most important bird watching tools is a good pair of birding binoculars. This image shows some birders along Nelson Lake near Batavia, Illinois, USA (Courtesy of MPBecker - www.flickr.com) Our guest article offers some insight into the importance of bird binoculars. He even lists 4 things to consider when shopping for the best binoculars for bird watchers. Read the rest of this entry »

Today's guest author offers some terrific bird watching tips, in an engaging conversational style. That said, you will find considerable misspellings and gramatical errors... but the article is still a good read. By the way (as noted below), the image is courtesy of Teone, by way of Flickr.com

Fringuello... Maschio di Fringuello (Fringilla coelebs), Male of Chaffinch, Cornaiano, Bolzano, Italy Author:Teone!

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Although this guest author’s first language is not English, it is well written and offers some really good tips for bird-watching.

Included along with the techniques are tips for the equipment needed (including clothing), and even birding ethics!

By the way, the image was taken in India, and is courtesy of : Rajiv Lather at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rajivlather/5274908588/  

Be a little patient with the author’s second language skills (how many of us even have a second language), and you’ll find some really good information…

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Techniques of Bird Watching

Now a day, large numbers of people from all over the world are involving in bird watching. Thousands of bird species are found in all over the world. People usually attract to the birds, as they don’t hurt to anyone, they are colorful, lively and interesting to listen. Over 1200 species of birds are found only in India. This is really an interesting work to do, as this activity doesn’t demand a lot of equipment. For bird watching, you must have only a pair of good binoculars and a field guide that may help you in identify the birds. Read the rest of this entry »

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Here's a really good video from wild bird experts offering tips for bird identification... it's a bit long, but very informative. By the way, check out Name That Hummingbird for help in identifying all Canadian and USA hummingbirds.

Inside Birding: Keys to Bird Identification - Behavior

Recognizing behavioral clues is a key component of bird identification. Improve your identification skills by watching Lab experts as they examine posture, foraging behavior and flight style.

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Birdwatching can begin right in your own backyard. Here's a video from an expert at the Massachusetts Audobon society. Once you learn the basics in the comfort of your own backyard, you'll feel more confident on the birding field trips you'll be taking .

Birdwatching for Beginners : Bird Watching Tips for Backyard Birding Learn bird watching tips for backyardbirding in this free bird watching video Expert: Wayne R. Petersen Contact: www.massaudubon.org Bio: Wayne R. Petersen is director of the Massachusetts Important Bird Areas (IBA) program at the Massachusetts Audub...

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What's the most important thing to take along on your bird sightings? Most birders would answer... good birding binoculars. We found a terrific article about how to birding binoculars that are right for you - and your budget...

Get Started with Bird Watching : How to Choose Birding Binoculars & Their Cost Learn how to choose birding binoculars for bird watching in this free bird watching video. Expert: Wayne R. Petersen Contact: www.massaudubon.org Bio: Wayne R. Petersen is director of the Massachusetts Important Bird Areas (IBA) program at the Massac...

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