Birdwatching is a great activity for people looking to take in the great outdoors. It is an activity you can do in your own back yard, a local trail, or anywhere you travel. Pretty great right? Plus birdwatching is an activity you can keep doing all your life, in any part of the world.
Birdwatching is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America. According to a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 51.3 million Americans report that they watch birds. And more are taking it up all the time.
How can I learn more about birdwatching?
Join a local bird club and go for a walk with other birdwatchers.
Get your hands on a good bird book
Most important, start noticing the birds around you.
Why birds?
Historically, birds used to be considered omens. The ancient Romans believed that the flights and calls of birds could tell the future.
Today, birds are still used to tell the future – but in a more concrete way. Changes in bird populations can reflect the health of the environment. Some birds are considered indicator species and forecast environmental conditions.
What do I need to start birding?
Very little! A pair of binoculars and a field guide. Birding is wonderfully simple.
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