Friday, December 5, 2008

BIRD WATCHING

Bird Watching

I have been doing a little research on the subject of bird watching. I have always been fascinated with birds.There are many species and even variations of species to different geological areas. In the United states there are so many different types of birds that it would take forever to memorize them all. I find it fascinating that each bird has a distinctive song or call all their own.


There are websites that have recordings of bird songs for many different areas. Some come with an image to view and some can even be downloaded to your i-pod or mp3 player, so you can listen while you are hiking and bird watching. Some websites offer a bird finder, that comes with disc that shows you the picture and plays it’s song when you choose a particular bird. That would be very helpful, in properly identifying many species of birds you might happen to see.


Every bird watcher needs a good pair of binoculars to view those creatures who keep at a distance. They also prove to be a very important tool for seeing the nests that are in the trees. They even have night seeing binoculars. For the advanced birder they have bird cams that can be attached to trees, Birdfeeders or even inside birdhouses. They do a great job of capturing photos of birds in action. It is fascinating to watch birds building nests or feeding their young.


I live in the country and have several gardens designed to attract the birds and they do not disappoint me. Most of them return each year to breed, nest and raise their young. I provide them with food , water, and shelter. For my loyalty to them they provide me with entertainment, singing and chattering away while they court, mate, build nests and finally feed their babies with all of the bugs they want from my gardens. I just sit back in my garden swingand watch. I recommend it highly to anyone who needs a way to escape from the stress of everyday life.



Some times I even set out string, Easter grass, strips of paper and other things they like to build nests with, They can pick some strange things to use in their nests. I have found many odd things while cleaning out the birdhouses. Pieces of fabric, toothpicks, bones, stuffing, concert tickets, garland, rubber bands, straws, and even a five dollar bill. I have my own version of a lost and found box. It really makes me wonder where and how they get all of the things from, and if the rightful owners Miss them.

The birdlady

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