What is Birding?
Birding is the hobby of viewing our feathered bird friends, wherever you can! Whether it's by sight, binoculars, telescopes, or something else, discovering the many species of birds in outdoors is an exciting, fascinating journey! With over 2,000 bird species in North America, and over 10,000 worldwide, you'll never stop discovering new things about birds while potentially finding rare species in your area. Whether you're a beginner looking to discover the common species around you, or a more experienced type that can identify birds at a distance, the hobby of birding caters to all!
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Winged Blackbird
Why should you Bird?
Because of how fun and interesting it can be, of course! You probably see birds everyday and may not be aware of how many wonderful, colorful species you can see just when walking around. Birds are not only important to our ecosystem, but to humanity as well. Discovering what makes birds important by looking at the many species around you can help you realize just how much of a jewel birds are.
Birds of Different Seasons
SPRING
Baltimore Oriole
SUMMER
Indigo Bunting
FALL
Mourning Dove
WINTER
Northern Cardinal
What should I do to get started Birding?
All you have to do to start is just get outside and start looking! A pair of binoculars can help to see birds from a distance. Grab a field guide to birds of your area from a bookstore or your local library, and start making a checklist of all the species of birds you see! Learn about the different parts of a bird, and how to identify them! Go online to find groups of people sharing the interest in the hobby, and go on field trips with other birders! Finding a new "lifer" bird that you haven't see before can give you all the motivation to get outside, and start birding!
