Author: Rita Shaw

Bird Watchers Paradise in Western Kentucky

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Anyone who enjoys bird watching surely knows about the Audubon Society and the man who first captured the amazing beauty of birds, John James Audubon . Born in 1785, John James Audubon was born on asugar plantationin France and always had an interest in birds. As a young boy, he always enjoyed walks through the woods where he would draw pictures of the birds that he seen. This led to him being well known for his portraits of birds and that history can be found at the John James Audubon State Park in western Kentucky.

Audubon knew that he could do a better job of depicting the birds than that of other artists and he set out to do just that. Audubon was also the first person to begin banding birds in order to keep some record of where they …

5 Things About Birdwatching

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If you don’t know much about birdwatching, this article tells you five things that makes you understand there is more to birdwatching then you might think. Birdwatching is simply taking the time to watch bird by using binoculars in their natural habitat. Five things about birdwatching.

Good Exercise

The first thing you need to know about birdwatching is that it good exercise. Since you are watching birds in their natural habitat you follow them from tree to tree to observe them, you can do a lot of walking. Birdwatching can be done in colder climate but it is generally done in warm weather. A good warm day to see some birds and get some exercise.

Evolution

The second thing you need to know about birdwatching is that it is looking at evolution up close. What does this bird have wider …

Bird Watching – European Starling

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The snowstorms that hit Northeast Tennessee in December 2009 and again in January 2010 did quite a bit of damage to a lot of people’s landscapes, especially to the trees. I have a very large cedar tree, for example, outside my backdoor that was weighted down by the heavy snows. The top was bent over and did not bode well for the tree, but there was no way I could shake the snow off from so tall a tree. Then a flock of European starlings swooped in and proceeded to fly in and out of the tree and, as a result, knocked the snow off the top of the tree. Their ability to knock snow off of really tall trees, however, is not the reason you want to encourage these birds to come to your garden, especially if you have …

Tips for New Birdwatchers

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Bird Watching

Most people enjoy sitting outside and watching the critters and birds that pass by. Even Children love to point out different types of birds, which they see. Many adults become addicted to seeing the birds play and fly around in front of them. People in every culture have avid bird watchers that sit all day and watch the different types of birds. Some need a bird watching guide to identify the birds that they see.

Many people can bird watch, no matter where they end up going throughout the day. Some even try to watch birds, while sitting in an office or a restaurant. No matter where a person is, they are most likely to see a few birds flying around. So, many people began bird watching for amusement and excitement of seeing a certain bird. Then, with …

What You Need to Enjoy Birdwatching

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There are two ways to watch birds. You can bring them to you, or you can go to them. Either way, you can have hours of educational entertainment. One way is easier, but the other way gives you a better look at how the birds actually live. Both ways cost a little money to get into and maintain. You may even want to combine both for maximum enjoyment.

To bring the birds to you, you need something that they want. Birdhouses and bird feeders both work well to do this. Do a little research on what certain types of birds like to eat. This will allow you to match the type of feeder and feed to the kinds of birds you want to attract. Obviously, you won’t attract blue birds with a hummingbird feeder.

The same idea is true for …

Bird-Watching: Making Sure You Get the Right Feeder

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No, it isn’t a glamorous pastime. Its hobby sexiness is virtually nil. But bird-watching certainly fills a void that no other activity can: it gets you back to nature, right in your own backyard. At the heart of this hobby is the bird-feeder.

Recently my wife and I dove (actually, it was more like a swoop) headlong into the bird-watching culture. We already owned a bird feeder, placed in an out-of-the-way corner of our yard. Unfortunately, out-of-the-way also meant out-of-sight.

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Arkansas Bird Watching: Chickadees, Titmice, Nuthatches and More!

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If you love to bird watch for funny, pretty, entertaining little birds, you will find plenty of these species right here in Arkansas. Chickadees, Titmice, Nuthatches, Grebes and Creepers are just a few of the birds you may see while out with your binoculars. For tips on finding and identifying just a few of the species you may see while birding in the great state of Arkansas, see below.

Carolina Chickadee. Look for this little bird in Arkansas parks and yards that have very tall trees, as well as in swamps and open forests. You will be able to identify it from its black cap and bib, as well as its gray wings and back. It has a short neck, a large head and a long tail, and what it lacks in size it makes up for in personality. You’ll …

Birdwatching Tips

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Birdwatching has become a very exciting hobby for a lot of people. It gives you a chance to enjoy nature and is a great inexpensive way to spend a day. One of the great pleasures of birdwatching is that it does not require any expensive equipment. All you really need is a good pair of binoculars and a good field guide that contains descriptions and pictures of the birds found in your region. It is also very helpful to have a notebook and pen to record your observations. You can also take pictures and make your own bird book.

Bird identification is a step-by step process of elimination that begins with determining where your subject lives, its range and its habitat. One of the most important clues is to identify a birds geographic range. Before you leave home use bookmarks …