Birding Essentials
If you’re just starting out in the birding world, here are some tips for successful trips!
🐦 It’s best to go dawn or dusk; early bird gets the worm!
🐦 You do not have to break the bank getting the best binoculars
🐦 Wear the proper footwear, even though you will be starting and stopping quite frequently
🐦Look at your local Audobon site to find birding hot spots
🐦Download the free “Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab” app to help with bird calls!
🐦 Look up or purchase a field guide you can bring with you
🐦 Bring a notebook so you can write down any birds you see, what colors, what behavior, and what shape they are can help you look them up later.
🐦All birds are fun to spot! Even our most common backyard birds
