Birding is probably one of the most broad-based outdoor tourism activities in existence and by all the ranks of birders are formally called “birdwatchers”. Birders come from doctors including doctors, lawyers, teachers, policemen, corporate executives, truck drivers, merchants, young marrieds and senior citizens. There are many varieties of birders and these range from intense perfectionists who travel the globe at the drop of a hat to see a species never seen, to the casual weekend hobbyist who enjoys watching the neighborhood birds at a backyard feeder or nearby green belt
What do so many people enjoy this activity
Though each single birder may put emphasis on different aspects of the pastime, I believe that, birding fulfills many of our basic criteria for what makes for good outdoor recreation. Avi-fauna do appeals to our sense of aesthetics and are beautiful and their extravagant plumages are dazzling to the eye. Their complex behavior is intriguing and their songs are varied, evocative and very pleasing to the ear.In Uganda, birds occur in a wide variety of places and are active both night and day – something you can do while participating in other activities. You do not to be very rich to participate in bird watching; all you really need is a good field guide to birding paradise with a pair of binoculars to participate in this activity.
Going for birding is indeed a great way to get out into nature, to keep in touch with the wonder and mystery of the natural world and while birding you are also getting fresh air, exercise, and learning more about various areas you visit.This activity will make see wild flowers, trees, shrubs, vines, butterflies and other critters that share the birds’ environment, helps you to appreciate how all the living parts fit into the whole scheme of things. It contributes positively to your feelings of mastery and self-esteem and these feelings will increase as you get better. While identifying birds, it very difficult in the beginning, as you practice and improve your observation skills you will start to gain confidence and pride in your new found ability to take a number of clues and come up with a speedy and correct I.D.
Becoming a good birder
Respectable birders are not born- they are made and develop their skills progressively with time and practice. There are many aids on the market to help beginning birders, such as books, videos, cassettes, CDs and computer software.
Choosing the best Binoculars for your
By all the different brands, styles and prices of binoculars to choose from, it is often hard to decide which pair is best for you. Binoculars can be purchased for you as little as $ 40 to as much as $ 5,000. You need to get first get basic understanding of how binoculars work so that will work best for needs to wants and is the best pair you can afford. Getting good binoculars will help you bring birds very close to you optically so you can be better discern a birder’s filed marks, plumage pattern and closer of brand is very individual and graduate to a more expensive model as your skills increase.
What to look for in the field
Once you have made your tentative identity of the bird sound, you can check your accuracy by finding the bird in the field. Fields marks-those essential clues to proper identity-will show up somewhere on the body of the bird. Bills, plumage color, crest, wing-bars, eye lines can be diagnostic. To be acquainted with the birds of your area, obtain state checklists, local checklists and you need to know the seasonal patterns of your area, when local birds migrate.