BIRDING
What
Is Birding?
Birding, or bird watching, is the recreational hobby
of observing species of wild birds, including their physical characteristics
and behavior. In reality, birding is much more than a simple hobby and there are
many benefits of birding that can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced
birders.
Bird watching is a fun activity for the whole family. The basic hobby
is spotting birds in your area, identifying the species, becoming familiar with
their call, observing their activity. There are millions more throughout the
world, making it one of the most popular and most rapidly growing hobbies in
the world. Because birding is easy for all ages to enjoy, it is a popular
family activity that can lead to a lifelong hobby.
Is Birding Educational?
Yes,
As birders observe new species, they not only
learn about different birds, but they also learn about migration, bird behavior,
feed preferences, courtship and bird territories. Dedicated birders who want to
attract more birds often study landscaping and geography as well. The practice
of photographing birds can lead to a study of photography, while frequent use of
field guides makes birders experts in detailed observation and species
comparison.
Tools for starting a bird watching hobby are
minimal. You will need:
Ø A good field guide
Ø A good set of
binoculars
Ø A journal or diary
Ø A zoom camera
Ø A voice recorder
Benefits of birding
1.
Birding is a
hobby that works well with other pastimes.
2.
Birding is
great exercise for all fitness levels. Observing many different species of
birds may require long hikes and walks over uneven.
3. Birding Is Environmentally Friendly, because birding is primarily observation, it has a
very low impact on the local environment.
4.
All it takes
to get started as a birder is good eyesight, a simple field guid and an
interest in watching birds.
5.
Can be very
challenging to identify, and many birders feel a rush of adrenaline when they
manage to add a new species to their life list.
6.
For an
enthusiastic birder, nothing is more exciting than spotting a new or rare bird,
or learning to distinguish individual birds through their personalities. So its
fun.
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| Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicoides), Tuli Block, Botswana |
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| Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) close-up showing its brightly-colored head and neck, Kruge |
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| Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) perched on tree stump in early morning light, Kruger Natio |
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| Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) perched on a tree stump with river in background, Kruger Na |
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| Lesser Masked Weaver (Ploceus intermedius) sitting on branch of acacia tree, Kruger National Park |
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| Lilacbreasted Roller (Coracias caudata), Kruger National Park, South Africa. |
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| Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) building nest, Kruger National Park, South Africa. |
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| bee-eater |
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