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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 […]

Hint #20 Keep on birding – often

You can’t call yourself a birder if you don’t watch birds.

Even confined to a hospital bed you can be a birder (if you have access to a window of course). You can watch birds in your garden, birds flying past your apartment windows, birds in the […]

Hint # 19 Join in Birding Forums on the Internet (eg Birding-Aus)

Birding Forums on the internet are another excellent way to learn about birds. They are also great places to find out about excellent birding spots. The exchange of information can be an excellent way to learn and expand your knowledge. I subscribe to […]

Hint # 18 Read books about birding and birders

Some years ago I bought and read Bill Oddie’s “Little Black Bird Book.” Apart from being a very humorous look at birders and bird watching as a hobby, this book is full of information about Bill’s experiences as a birder and how to go about the hobby. […]

Hint # 17 Read books about birds

Birds have had many thousands of books and magazines dedicated to their identification, study and beauty. Most birders end up having at least several field guides. Many birders subscribe to a range of birding or natural history magazines and newsletters. A few dedicated birders have large […]