Trevor's Birding

This is part 6 in the series of articles called The Lazy Birder.

Preparation:

• Pour yourself a favourite liquid refreshment.
• Settle in your most comfortable chair in front of the television.
• Switch on the television.

Method:

• Watch your favourite television programme.
• Take particular notice of any birds seen during the programme.
• Listen to the sound track of the programme. Can you hear any bird calls?
• Try to identify the birds you see or hear.
• This method is particularly effective when outside broadcasts or sporting events are on television. (Warning: if the origin of the broadcast is from another country or continent you may have difficulty identifying the birds you see.)
• If you don’t see or hear any birds, don’t be too disappointed; enjoy the show anyway.

Disclaimer:

• The photo below has nothing to do with this article.

Galah

This is part 5 in the series of articles called The Lazy Birder.

• Do not set your alarm when you go to bed.
• Sleep soundly all night.
• When you have finished sleeping, wake up – slowly.
• As you begin to be aware of your surroundings, start listening. (Be careful not to strain your ears too much.)
• Listen to the birds calling outside your bedroom.
• Try to identify five different kinds of birds from their calls.
• If you are particularly energetic, reach over to your bedside cupboard and pick up a pen and paper and make a list of the birds you heard.
• Drift off back to sleep.

Alternative Method:

• Try doing this when out camping in a tent or caravan.
• You should aim for at least ten species using this method.

Warning:

• Certain urgent bodily functions may rudely interrupt this wonderful method of birding.

Gluepot Bird Reserve