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Frequently asked questions about birding #14
Do I need a telescope when out birding?
No. But one can be very useful.

I went for 25 years before buying my first telescope for birding. They can be rather expensive; mine was the cheapest [...]

Frequently asked questions about birding #13
Do I need a camera when I go birding?
No.
But I guarantee you will be saying “If only I had a camera” far too many times.
I carry a small camera bag containing a small digital camera when I [...]

Frequently asked questions about birding #12
What do I write in the notebook?
So you have decided to always carry a notebook and pen or pencil while out birding in the field.
What do you write in the notebook?
I usually [...]

Frequently asked questions about birding #11
What is a bird note book?
This can be any note book you find convenient to carry with in the field. I prefer small 5cm x 3cm spiral bound notebooks that slip easily into my [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Birding #10:
I’m going overseas. What field guide should I buy?
This can be a daunting task.
I would compromise and not buy a single guide for every country I plan to visit. If your budget stretches [...]