First of all, we would like to remind you that spotting scopes are not essential to a birdwatcher’s equipment, particularly for beginners. Despite giving great help in identifying species by offering bigger magnification, in the beginning, it can be more of a burden than a helper. Each person should start by focusing on studying guides and practising in the field, getting familiar with the common species and basic identification techniques.
Nonetheless, we believe that it may be very tempting to have a scope, as it is trendy among birdwatchers. So, let’s go through some things we should consider before making ... Ler mais
Bird Fairs are events for birdwatchers and bird enthusiasts that usually happen annually. These events normally occur during important periods for bird observation, particularly during migration.
The fairs, or festivals, have the primary aim of gathering birdwatchers, but their purpose goes deeper into raising awareness for nature and bird conservation.
Bird Fairs offer a good opportunity to visit new places, meet new people and enjoy a great variety of bird-related activities. For example, from the typical birdwatching tours to bird ringing campaigns.
In these events, you will also find exhibitions from environmental (non-governmental) organisations, informal talks with experts, and even ... Ler mais
Birdwatching brings us multiple benefits, whether we practice it as a pastime, fun hobby or in a more serious way, whether alone, among friends or with family.
Even if just for a few minutes, being in nature gives us the feeling of calming down and renewal.
In some places, birding is already medical advice as a way to fight mental and physical health issues.
For those who already do it, you know that one of the reasons you keep on doing it is because it feels good.
Nevertheless, let’s go through some of the possible benefits of birdwatching.
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