| One of the best places for aspiring bird watchers | | | | Often found in a mix, pour this type of seed into |
| to get their feet wet is in their own backyard. | | | | a hopper type feeder to meet the needs of |
| Backyard bird watching is an inexpensive and | | | | several different species at one backyard bird |
| relatively easy way to get involved in birding as a | | | | watching station. If you hope to attract some of |
| hobby. While your interest may one day carry | | | | the more fickle species, like bluebirds, then you will |
| you to far away places in search of rare species, | | | | need to do some research on what type of fruit |
| many find that they are more than satisfied by | | | | or nuts make up the diet of bluebirds in your area. |
| keeping track of the local bird life and enjoying | | | | When you are setting up your area for backyard |
| the birds that live right under their noses. | | | | bird watching, you should ensure that you have |
| You will want to do some research on what | | | | good view of the feeders from the area that you |
| types of feeders are best for the birds that you | | | | anticipate using for observation. If you have any |
| are hoping to attract. Several styles meet the | | | | low hanging branches that may block your view, |
| needs of many species. Some birds, however, | | | | cut them away before you begin your project. If |
| require a specific type of feeder. You may find it | | | | you wait until you already have a contingent of |
| best to construct your backyard bird watching | | | | hungry customers to do so, the sudden change in |
| area in a way that allows you to utilize several | | | | environment may disrupt the feeding and |
| different feeders. Make sure you research how | | | | behavior patterns that they have established. |
| far away from each other the feeders should be. | | | | Now that you are ready to begin your |
| Another decision that you will have to make as | | | | observations, you will find that you need some |
| you are beginning your hobby of backyard bird | | | | kind of magnifying device in order to see the |
| watching is what to feed them. There is a wide | | | | birds better. A basic pair of binoculars is usually |
| range of feed available. Just like the feeders, the | | | | sufficient for beginners, though you may find it |
| food that you select should depend in large part | | | | better to mount a spotting scope near a bird |
| on what type of birds you are hoping to attract | | | | watching picture window in your home. These |
| and where you live. Some of the more common | | | | optical devices will greatly increase your ability to |
| types of bird feed are sunflower seeds, cracked | | | | identify birds and to get to them by their distinct |
| corn, and thistle. | | | | markings and behaviors. |