What equipment do I need to be a birder?
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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