Amateur Bird Watching
JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING: Everyday, I'm into something new or so it seems. I asked my boyfriend Jamie if I was too young to become a bird watcher. He says, "Hell no Breeze. Do what ever it is that you want to do. Live the good life and get binoculars if it makes you happy." So... I will.
But first! I want to know what I am getting myself into. What is this bird watching business all about?
This lense will document my research and hopefully give you some direction as well (if you are interested in the flying creatures in your backyard who sing so sweet every morning and call your name in dreams. I think they would like you to count them one by one and toss out flavorful bird seed. So...I bought two huge bags of the stuff already and a couple of bird feeders too. Bring it on Spring!
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- National Audubon Society
- The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity
- All About Birds
- Comprehensive information on North American birds including a bird guide, identification tips, and conservation programs.
- Project FeederWatch Home Page
- Project FeederWatch is an annual, winterlong survey of bird species that visit birdfeeders.
- eBird || North America's destination for birding on the Web
- North America's premier destination for birding on the Web.
- Great Backyard Bird Count
- The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It's free, fun, and easy-and it helps the birds.
- BIRD GLOSSARY
- What follows is a short list of words that relate to birds. We put this together to help you and your class as you prepare to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Many of these words apply to animals other than birds, but for the purposes of the count, we have modified our definitions specifically to birds. Of course, this list is just a sample of words that come to mind when we talk about birds. For more, visit our Bird-brained Bibliography page, which lists books that serve as excellent resources for all sorts of information about birds.
- eBird || North America's destination for birding on the Web
- North America's premier destination for birding on the Web.
- Partners in Flight Home Page - U.S.
- Partners in Flight / Compañeros en Vuelo / Partenaires d'Envol was launched in 1990 in response to growing concerns about declines in the populations of many land bird species, and in order to emphasize the conservation of birds not covered by existing conservation initiatives. The initial focus was on neotropical migrants, species that breed in the Nearctic (North America) and winter in the Neotropics (Central and South America), but the focus has spread to include most landbirds and other species requiring terrestrial habitats. The central premise of Partners in Flight (PIF) has been that the resources of public and private organizations in North and South America must be combined, coordinated, and increased in order to achieve success in conserving bird populations in this hemisphere.
- International Migratory Bird Day
- International Migratory Bird Day celebrates the incredible journeys of migratory birds between their breeding grounds in North America and their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central, and South America.
- Birding America
- Birding America is a collection of photo essays about my visits (1999-2002) to some of the great birding spots of North America. Click just below for the state-by-state Index of more than 190 birding hotspots in 22 states and provinces or search using the form (for a bird or a place). Don't miss the digiscoping page & galleries! NOTE These essays are not updated ~ please check about things like ferry schedules and the availability of reservations! Mary Scott
TEXAS BIRD WATCHING
- Huntsville, Texas Chapter of the National Audubon Society
- A Texas chapter of the National Audubon Society Our mission: To increase our community's awareness of the natural world and the need for its preservation through education and the active enjoyment of birds and o
- Audubon Texas
- Audubon Texas is the state program of the National Audubon Society. Through Audubon Centers and in partnership with local chapters, we connect people of all ages and backgrounds to nature through our conservation, education and outreach programs.
- TEXAS HIKING TRAILS
- Make your New Year's resolution to walk all over Texas, hiking that is. You'll find 501 listed in our hiking database that cover 2218.40 miles all over the state. You can use Texas Hiking to record your trail adventures to track where you've hiked and how far you've gone, even map them.
- Great Texas Wildlife Trails
- Explore four unique and beautiful regions of Texas through the Great Texas Wildlife Trail maps!
- South Texas Nature
- The Lower Rio Grande Valley is America's most productive birding area!.With hundreds of birding hot spots, the Lower Rio Grande Valley is America's most productive birding area! Our downloadable rack
- Birding in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
- According to the latest checklists, 510 species and four sub-species of birds can be found in just the four counties of the Lower Rio Grande Valley?compared to 477 species in the whole state of Florida or 450 species in the entire state of Louisiana! And South Texas boasts 300 of the 500 butterfly species in all of North America!
- World Birding Center | Texas
- World Birding Center in the Lower Rio Grande valley of Texas
- Valley Nature Center :: Weslaco, Texas
- The Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of the top birding and butterfly destinations in the United States. Wander around our trails and you'll know why Malachite and Pixie Butterflies, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, Texas Tortoises, Cottontail Rabbits, and several lizard and amphibian species can all be seen here. Our park is a wonderful natural oasis in the middle of the city and includes:
GREAT BIRDWATCHING BOOKS
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Maggie
Nice lens! Beautiful Flickr Photos! I like how you grouped your articles and bird products in this lens - saves me having to search myself. Love the bird watching mugs. If you get a chance check out my backyard bird watching blog. Keep up the good work!
Posted August 12, 2008
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NOURISHMENT FOR OUR FRIENDS IN THE SKY
Did you know that over 100 North American bird species supplement their natural diets with birdseed, suet, fruit and nectar obtained from feeders?
Bird feeding can benefit birds and also provides great bird watching from your own backyard. The obvious time to feed birds is in winter when natural food supplies are scarce; however, additional species visit feeders during the spring and fall migrations, and also during summer while nesting.
To keep birds coming back to your feeders in any season provide them with the following three essential elements:
* Variety of quality seed.
* Fresh water for drinking and bathing.
* Ample cover, preferably provided by native plants.
Native plants also provide potential nesting sites and a source of natural food.
Keep in mind bird feeders also present potential risks, such as window collisions, predation, and exposure to disease. Following are some topics and tips for safely attracting and feeding birds.
Bird feeding can benefit birds and also provides great bird watching from your own backyard. The obvious time to feed birds is in winter when natural food supplies are scarce; however, additional species visit feeders during the spring and fall migrations, and also during summer while nesting.
To keep birds coming back to your feeders in any season provide them with the following three essential elements:
* Variety of quality seed.
* Fresh water for drinking and bathing.
* Ample cover, preferably provided by native plants.
Native plants also provide potential nesting sites and a source of natural food.
Keep in mind bird feeders also present potential risks, such as window collisions, predation, and exposure to disease. Following are some topics and tips for safely attracting and feeding birds.
Hummingbird Feeder - Blown Glass (woodstream)
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SEED TUBE FEEDER (Hiatt Manufacturing 38000)
Amazon Price: $22.47 (as of 10/07/2008)
CandS PRODUCTS Nugget, Peanut and Sunflower Basket Feeder, 1-1/2 x 10" x 10"
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Bird Feeder
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Binoculars are a very important, if not essential, part of birding. Aside from our own eyes and ears, they are the primary tool by which we can differentiate between birds at a distance. There are many brands and models to choose from, and picking a pair that is well suited to your needs is key.
Generally speaking, 7x35 or 8x40 are the most practical binoculars to have for birding. They work well in the forest or in the backyard, gather a fair bit of light and have a relatively large "field of view." Although 10 power binoculars tend to be heavier and have a narrower field of view, many experienced birders prefer the higher magnification they provide.
Generally speaking, 7x35 or 8x40 are the most practical binoculars to have for birding. They work well in the forest or in the backyard, gather a fair bit of light and have a relatively large "field of view." Although 10 power binoculars tend to be heavier and have a narrower field of view, many experienced birders prefer the higher magnification they provide.
Bushnell Powerview 7-15x25 Compact Zoom Binocular
Amazon Price: $42.30 (as of 10/07/2008)
Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)
Amazon Price: $10.67 (as of 10/07/2008)
Bushnell Natureview 8x40 Porro Prism Birding Binocular
Amazon Price: $41.86 (as of 10/07/2008)
Tasco Essentials 7x35 Zip Binocular (Black)
Amazon Price: $27.37 (as of 10/07/2008)
Bushnell NatureView 8x40 Birder Binocular
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ACROSS AMERICA
- Index of Birding Hot Spot Across America
- Pictures and stories of birding in the United States and Canada, including the search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. See what that hotspot looks like!
BIRD WATCHING TIPS
- Mary's Birding America Guide to Birding Optics
- Mary's Guide to Binoculars. I sure spend a lot of time with binoculars
glued to my face. I've been a serious birder for about 15 years, and during
that time I've bought four pairs of binoculars and three spotting scopes.
I've been broke, well-paid, and everything in between. - BIRD CHANNEL
- Exotic and pet bird breeding, bird articles and resources.
