| If you enjoy watching birds, more than likely you are | | | | colors that are on each part of the body as well. Are |
| going to want to learn how you can identify them. | | | | the legs a certain color, the wings a specific color, or |
| While it can be exciting to be able to identify birds, it | | | | does it have any specific markings anywhere on the |
| isn't always a simple task; in fact, it can be downright | | | | body? |
| frustrating much of the time. Of course having a good | | | | Tip #3 - Where are You? - Believe it or not, your |
| field guide is an excellent idea. However, you'll have to | | | | location can actually help you identify birds as well. |
| have some knowledge of your own even to be able | | | | Take a look around and figure out where you are. Are |
| to accurately use the field guide. So, if you are a | | | | you out on the water, deep inside a large forest, or |
| beginner at bird watching, the following are a few tips | | | | perhaps in your front yard? There are certain birds |
| that can help you more accurately identify birds. | | | | that live in specific habitats. Is the bird in the water, is it |
| Tip #1 - The Size of the Bird - One thing that will help | | | | wading or swimming, does it actually climb the tree, |
| you identify birds is to first take a look at the size of | | | | how and where does it fly, and does it move its tail? |
| the bird you are trying to identify. Is it about the size of | | | | These are all questions to ask that can help you out |
| a large ostrich, maybe chicken size, about the size of a | | | | when identifying the birds that you are watching. |
| small sparrow, or perhaps the size of a robin? Also, | | | | Tip #4 - Listen - One of the most important tips for |
| consider whether the bird is plump, on the skinny side, | | | | beginner bird watchers that want to identify birds is to |
| short, or very long. The entire body should be taken | | | | listen. Every single bird has a unique song that they sing |
| into consideration, including the size of the beak, the | | | | and if you listen you may be able to identify the bird |
| size of the tail, and the size and shape of the wings as | | | | just by what you hear. If you are listening closely you |
| well. | | | | may even see some birds that you would have never |
| Tip #2 - Note the Colors - Another tip that will help you | | | | seen otherwise, and while this won't always help you |
| to more accurately identify birds is to take note of the | | | | identify a bird, it can definitely help. |
| colors that are on the bird. As you learn which colors | | | | So, next time you go out bird watching, keep all of |
| certain birds tend to be you'll soon learn how to identify | | | | these tips in mind. They'll help you identify the birds you |
| some birds by color alone. However, colors can trick | | | | see and have a more fun and rewarding experience |
| you from time to time. The lighting may affect the | | | | out in the wild. |
| color that the bird appears. Be sure to check the | | | | |