Identify Birds
Learn identify birds by using this step by step guide. Bird watching is a great way to enjoy nature.
Instructions
1. Identify birds by getting a bird identification field guide.
Kaufman's Field Guide to Birds of North America and the National Audubon Society Field Guide are two of the most popular resources.
2. Bird watch with binoculars.
A good pair of binoculars is important when bird watching. Whether identifying minute details in close range or watching birds from a far, binoculars are a bird watchers best friend.
3. Familiarize yourself with bird topography and markings.
Learning basic birding jargon is important. Field guides use this jargon to describe a bird's distinguishing characteristics.
4. Begin in your backyard.
Birdwatching is a great way to enjoy nature. As you learn more about birds native to your home, you will inevitably discover the drama that is unfolding in the bird world all around us, all the time, in our backyards!
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