Birding beginners often feel overawed by the ability of expert birders to identify birds in a span of a few seconds. Birding seems a lot more fun when one can focus on multiple birds in a short period of time. There is a specific method to be followed to identify the birds quickly. From the general species to the individual characteristics - each and every aspect can be identified provided one k...

Use of high quality cameras to capture photograph of birds during birding expeditions was restricted to rich enthusiasts who could spend a lot of money on their hobby. However, the availability of low cost digital cameras means that even amateur enthusiasts of birding can capture high quality photographs. Before cameras became popular, enthusiasts simply sketched the bird in their field journals...

Bird watching will not be fun if one has to travel huge distances for the same. Traveling a lot may be unavoidable when visiting a birding trail during a vacation. However, traveling many miles on a daily basis for bird watching may not be practical. In such a scenario, attracting birds to your home or backyard makes a lot more sense. 80% of all bird habitats in America are in private hands. Mak...