Birding expert James Currie presents components of birding: – essentials of bird anatomy and taxonomy, and how this knowledge helps the student critically in the field; – how to identify birds, plus related topics such as birding by ear, birding at night, bird behavior, avian migration; – optical equipment for birding, highlighting binoculars and spotting scopes, and how to use them; – the exciting activity of locating, approaching, and observing birds in the field: stealth techniques for tracking and approaching birds; ways to attract birds by mimicking bird calls and predators; and how to bring birds into your own yard or surroundings.
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