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torsdag 19 november 2009

Quick! What Was That Bird? A Bird Watching Enthusiast

By Reggie Ackerman

One of the past-times that are related to science is bird watching which is sometimes a stepping stone to the study of birds known as ornithology. Anybody can start this past-time anytime as he / she likes. As long as there are birds near your house, you can observe them on how they manage to survive regardless of the quick urbanization of areas.

There are largely 3 things that fans observe in birds. The first is identification of bird species whereby hobbyists study and analyze their body size, color of feathers, as well as their habitats.

You may have a colored atlas or bird identification manual which you should buy at a store to provide detailed information about these creatures. They have various behaviors on how they establish their nesting places, search for food, feed their young, mating systems, as well as their defensive actions against intruders. The 3rd thing to see is their migration patterns. When watching birds, you'll notice that a couple of them migrate in short distances while others fly tons of miles. There are even some that are known to fly across seas and reaching other continents.

If you take this entertainment to a raised level, you may finish up going to different places only to observe birds. A good pair of binoculars is just what you basically need in chasing this entertainment. There are tons of these devices providing numerous magnifications for you to see birds in action.

You might need to buy extra things if you would like to seriously pursue it. A notebook is needed to record your discoveries. Additionally, you'll find it necessary to get a still or camera because you wish to take pictures or film birds. All of these enhancements depend on your fervor for this hobby. Some birds are nighttime and you need to remain up at night to watch their behavior. There also are some that are barely seen in the wild and you may find it inconvenient in spending a lot of money and time simply to find these birds.

Although scientists especially ornithologists are the forefront in preserving endangered birds, it's vital not to overlook the contribution of bird watchers. Out of their love for these creatures, these hobbyists play a vital role in defending the habitats. They get behind public awareness about the plight of these beautiful animals by conducting data drives. They also coordinate with executives in enacting laws to build bird sanctuaries and start tree planting actions.

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