introductiontobirdwatching

In this seminar illustrated with slides, bird watching supplies and a lively practice session, you will learn:

 Twelve points to look for in a bird.

1. Looks like        5. What part of habitat     9. Flight

2. Size                 6. Behaviour                     10. Nest

3. Colour             7. Silhouette                    11. Geographic location

4. Habitat             8. Bill                                 12. Song, call

 Five ways to identify birds.

      Using posters.

      Using field guides (general or specialized).

      Go with someone knowledgeable or a club outing.

      Use tapes to identify birds by their calls.

      By watching videos.

 What do you need to identify a bird?

      Your vision and / or hearing and past experience.

      Binoculars or telescope and identification helps.

      The best times of the day to observe birds.

 How to select binoculars and telescopes for your best use.

      Time of day most used         distance to bird

      Price                                        other uses

      Power                                      exit pupil

 How pros get the birds out of the bushes.

 How to progress in identifying birds.

 A simulated bird watching PRACTICE SESSION.