Going outside for a bit of birding? Planning some birding for the weekend? Do you think you are ready?
Well, to make sure you are, here are some of the things you should get through first.
Studying is part of every learning process.
Before anything else:
Do some research and decide how much you plan on spending on equipment;
Invest money and time in a field guide;
Download applications to help you get familiar with the birds;
Study the areas around you where you could start from;
Make sure you have proper clothing for this activity/hobby;
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This article aims to guide you on the main aspects of obtaining an accurate bird identification. Therefore, here are our ten tips you can follow or consider before identifying a bird species.
1. Focus only on the bird!
Whenever you see a bird, make sure you spend as much time as possible looking at it and not at the field guide trying to figure out what species it is. The more you look at the bird, the more likely you are to remember more details that you can check out later in the field guide.
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It is said that the difference between a person who simply enjoys nature and a true naturalist is that a naturalist keeps a field journal.
We couldn't agree more. However, before anything else, you might be wondering why it is so important to have a field notebook. Well, among other things, a field notebook will help you improve your birding skills and keep a record of your observations.
With that being clarified, the next thing that might come to your head is what you should write in your notebook. Of course, there are various notes and details you can put ... Ler mais
