Bird Watching For Beginners: Part 2

There is no one more familiar with the sights and sounds of nature than an avid bird watcher. An experienced bird watcher is able to see a quick glance at a friendly flier or listen for a moment to the chirping and able to distinguish what the bird may be.

There are over 900 species within the U.S., so birders as they are called, learn to quickly process what they see or hear, color patterns, body shape and more. If the bird can't be identified right away, the birder must remember the key attributes so the bird can be identified in a field guide.

If you are bird watching beginner, you may feel this is impossible to reach this level of birding. If you are like me even trying to identify common birds can be frustrating at times. You need to understand the more you practice the better you will get. What I have done to attract birds to our backyard is install a bird house and a bird feeder. This has helped me to easily identify birds and also the added enjoyment they bring of watching them while they eat and play around.

Imagine the skills you are developing if your stick with it. You will hone your senses and become more observant, not just as it relates to birding but with all of nature. Bird watching is fun that developing these new skills will not seem like work at all.

Soon, you'll be able to identify the friendly flier with black, yellow and white feathers as they fly by. Your mind will automatically think about it and with no hesitation you determine it is an American Goldfinch!