Bird watching is an activity thousands of people enjoy and is an avid hobby worldwide. There are many factors that are involved with bird watching. These vary from the location, the gear, and the documentation.
The first-factor one looks for in birdwatching is the location. This is a map I found of the diversity of birds throughout America. The hotspots viewed on the map are some of the most popular areas in which people go for bird watching. As we can see from this map, it shows how Western new york is not as much of a hotspot compared to the coasts of America.
The Second factor involved in birdwatching is equipment. This mainly includes a good set of
binoculars. They allow you to get an up-close view so you can observe our fine feathered friends from a comfortable distance without disturbing their natural habitat or interactions. However, finding the right pair can be confusing if you don’t know what you’re looking for. So, consider some of these questions before you grab yours. How often do you plan on birding? Are you traveling with them? How’s your eyesight? Knowing the answers to these questions is the first step to determining the right kind of binoculars for you. The second step? Understanding binocular numbers and specs. Each pair of binoculars has a set of numbers associated with them that can tell you everything you need to know. For example, a pair of 10x42 binoculars means that pair has a magnification power of “10,” so things will appear ten times closer. The second number, “42,” indicates the size of the lenses. Bigger lenses typically mean more light and better viewing. Still, it also means heavier binoculars – something to consider if you are holding them for long periods of time or carrying them far distances. Depending on the different lens sizes, magnification power, and other features, birding optics come in a variety of prices.
For the documentation aspect of birdwatching, there are a number of different apps you could you on your mobile device. one I used was the Merlin Bird id. this app allows you to take a picture or use an audio recording to identify an unknown bird.
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