Journals and Field Notebooks may overlap but they can serve different purposes. Their common goal is to keep notes to document key points of our observations either for identification purposes or data collection. And this works pretty much for whichever field you are into, including, of course, birdwatching.
Considering now the birdwatching, whether using field notebooks or birdwatching journals, there are crucial details to take into account that won’t differ much. Things like the name of species, number of individuals, sizes, distinguishing features, behaviours, habitual movements, and unusual postures are information that is most likely documented in whichever tool people ... Ler mais
Activities in nature, such as birdwatching, require some ethics and common sense. Respecting nature and biodiversity is vital to preserving natural areas. Plus, responsible behaviour will also allow us to better enjoy our experience outdoors.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
Be an ambassador for birdwatching and put the interests of the birds first.
Seeing or photographing a bird have boundaries. Accept the fact that some species are hard to see and don’t try it at every cost. Instead, invest your time studying their behaviour better and keep trying other times.
Raise awareness for the benefits of ... Ler mais
Although it may be one of the first and unique characteristics that everyone thinks about when it comes to birds, flying isn’t something every bird can do. Nowadays, there are about 60 species that are the exception.
These flightless bird species throughout their evolution lost their ability to fly. Among other reasons, widely available food, absence of predators and climate consistency all year-round are some of the reasons some species didn’t feel the need to fly. This is something that was and is easily found in remote islands.
The fact that the species didn’t need to fly doesn’t mean they ... Ler mais
