How to Become an Expert Birder

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OK -- so you're into birding, but still feel frustrated when you can't ID a bird in flight or a song you know you've heard before.

Maybe it's time to get serious.

Here you'll find all the resources that will help you take it to the next level.

Question: In this photo, where is the bird's malar stripe? (Answer at bottom.)

The Curious Wren - Your Birding Guide

Let the Curious Wren be your guide to birding.

She has a whole series of lenses about birding, bird feeders, field guides, bird books, gifts and equipment.

Some lenses are "How To" lenses.

One part of her series is Birding USA -- state-by-state guides to birding -- Florida, California and more!

Go to the Curious Wren hub for links to all her lenses.

Quick Quiz

What's the bird in this photo?

Answer found in module at bottom of this page.

Essentials: A Good Field Guide

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The Coolest New Thing!

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Bird Song CDs - Get Memorizing!

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Videos/DVDs

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Sharpen Your Knowledge of Families

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Get Into Ornithology

Isn't it time to get scientific?
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Birding Journals - Keep Track of Your Sightings

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Books By Expert Birders

Learn from the best!
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Go Birding on Your Vacation

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More Foreign Field Guides

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Answer to Quizzes

1) The malar stripe is his "moustache."

2) The bird in the photo is a male Western tanager.

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