The Many Pleasures of
Bird Watching
by Darrell Knox
Bird watching is a past time
which may not be as popular as playing video games, going hunting or
even playing chess, but you better believe it, bird watching can be fun.
Now bird watching may not be something you have ever thought of doing
but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing for you to try, it just means no
one has every told you about until now!
What type of person likes to
watch birds? Just like most hobbies, bird watching can be enjoyed by
anyone young or old.
Essentially if you have an
appreciation for nature, more specifically sitting outside watching the
trees sway, the birds chirping etc, you may enjoy bird watching too.
A few other reasons why
people like to watch birds are:
It's relaxing You can get
closer to nature It's challenging It's invigorating It's good exercise
An excellent social activity
Now bird watching isn't for
everyone but you will never know if you don't give it a go. The great
thing about bird watching is that it's not an expensive hobby. All you
really need is a pair of binoculars and a few other items.
Binoculars The main item all
bird watchers need is their own pair of binoculars. Sure you can share
with a friend but you'll get much more out of the experience if you have
your own. Binoculars are very useful in that they allow you to see
better angles of a bird, they provide excellent clarity and will make it
easier for you to identify a bird and take notes if needed.
As for which type of
binoculars you should use, any pair is better than nothing. However if
you want to get serious and get the full enjoyment out of bird watching,
than having a good pair of binoculars is essential. A couple of
reputable brands are Eagle Optics and Audubon Equinox.
If the thought of having a
pair of "mini binoculars" which you can carry in your pocket and take
everywhere you go sounds good, than you are in luck! Smaller sized
binoculars are available which are called pocket binoculars. Pocket
binoculars have a sharp and clear image, so don't let their small size.
Field Guide A field guide is
essentially a book which is packed with bird information and is the
ideal resource for your bird watching expeditions. Some of the
information provided is general knowledge on each bird, interesting
facts and they're useful as they make it easy for bird watchers to
identify a particular bird.
Notebook Having a notebook
with you while bird watching is handy as it allows you to take notes on
the birds you have seen. It's up to you what you decide to take note of,
however most people take note of special details of the birds they have
seen, the area which they were spotted and any other important details.
Attire There are 2 main
types of apparel bird watchers can invest in. First is a hat (any hat
will do) The hat is mainly to do with protecting yourself from the sun,
but believe me when I tell you that you wont be complaining if a bird
decides to poo on your hat instead of your head!
The other item which is
optional but very handy is a birding vest. You can place your binoculars
and other equipment in the pockets.
The popularity of bird
watching continues to rise and is definitely something worthwhile
pursuing even if you have the smallest hint of interest. It's
inexpensive, interesting, good for your health and you don't need to
know anything about birds, so why not give it a go.
About the Author
Darrell Knox is a
writer and entrepreneur with 15 years of home business and marketing
experience.Website:
http://www.birdflights.com/beak.pl/cedar/how/butterfly-audubon.html
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