| Bird watching? | | | | you arrived, if you see trash pick it up pack it out. |
| Migration is the regular seasonal journey, the most | | | | >Being polite goes a long way to being invited back |
| common pattern involves flying north in the spring and | | | | . |
| returning in the fall to wintering grounds in warmer | | | | What do I need? |
| regions to the south. Bird movements are made in | | | | Remote bird watching, equipment commonly used for |
| response to changes in food habitat or weather. Many | | | | birding includes binoculars, a spotting scope with tripod, |
| bird populations migrate long distances. | | | | a notepad, and one or more field guides |
| | | | | Good birding binoculars are clear, powerful, rugged, |
| How when and where? | | | | easy to hold and simple to focus. |
| Getting Started: You can attract birds to your yards | | | | The same is true for Spotting Scopes which when |
| with just a little work. Planting the right flowers and bird | | | | mounted to a tripod are very effective. |
| house will attract birds | | | | Objective Lens, Water proof, Weather proof, Wide |
| The best way to start is to go with someone who has | | | | Angle Viewing, Tripod Ready, Balanced Design |
| been birding for a while. If you don't have friends that | | | | Field of view, Size, Weight, and Cost are other factors |
| bird, try finding a local birding club. Join a group of other | | | | to consider |
| birders. | | | | |
| Chose a Bird Guide: A good bird guide has clear easy | | | | Organizations. |
| to recognize, color illustrations. | | | | National Audubon Society |
| Guided bird tours have become a major business with | | | | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds |
| companies offering tours worldwide | | | | Bird Life International is an important global alliance of |
| | | | | bird conservation organizations. |
| Birding Ethics (and for travel anywhere) | | | | American Birding Association |
| | | | | Cornell Lab of Ornithology tracks bird species across |
| > Be quiet, avoid harassment; don't disturb the birds. | | | | North America |
| > Be extra careful during the breeding season of | | | | |
| the birds. | | | | Summary |
| >Do not handle eggs or young or disturb nests. | | | | There are many inexpensive Binoculars and spotting |
| > Follow all rules of national parks and wildlife | | | | scopes available to get started and many more |
| sanctuaries. | | | | expensive ones to chose from. Only you know what |
| > Divide larger groups of people into smaller more | | | | your budget is and how you will use them. |
| manageable numbers. | | | | Take your time look at several, look at the features, |
| >Leave no litter or trash, carry it back with you. | | | | how and where will you use them |
| >Try to leave the place you visit better then when | | | | With care they will last you a life time. |