Frequently Asked Questions about birding #7

What equipment do I need to be a birder? It is entirely up to the individual and what their budget is like. Great enjoyment of birds can be derived from merely looking at or listening to birds “ with no equipment at all. Having a few extra items, while not essential, can really enhance one’s appreciation of birds. These include:

• Binoculars
• Field guide
• Note book
• Camera
• Telescope
• Maps
• GPS
• Computer database
• Bird calls on CDs or tapes.
• Magazines, books, DVDs, videos
• Membership of a birding club or organisation.

Over the next few days I will be writing about some of these things.

Red Wattlebird