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Bird Watching
Competitions
Bird Watching Competitions – I Spy With My Little Eye
By: Nomad Rick
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Bird watching typically conjures up images of people pursuing a relaxing day of
staring into the sky with binoculars. Ah, but then there is the competitive side
of birding.
Flying Emus…err, Elbows |
For many people, something is only worth undertaking if there is an element of
competitiveness. With bird watching, no such element really exists unless you
include adding to your life list as a competition. Even if you do, it is a
rather vague, indirect form of competition. This is where bird watching
competitions come in.
Also known as “bird days” or “big days”, bird watching competitions are
typically one or two day events held in a specific geographic area. The idea
behind the competition is to bring a bunch of birding enthusiasts together and
see who tally the most species in a particular time period.
Since the honor code is tied into reporting your tally, the competitive aspect
of such competitions isn’t overdone. This isn’t a situation like bass fishing
where they roll you into a stadium afterwards to count your sightings in front
of screaming crowds. Then again, perhaps an opportunity presents itself…
Can you imagine ESPN covering the event?
“Bob, it looks like Longbill Louie is in fine form today. Look at the way he
balances those binoculars and what rotation!”
Probably not, but a man has to dream!
Back in reality, participating in a bird watching competition is a good idea for
two reason. First, the organizers tend to pick spots with lots of species you
may not have documented before. Second, it is a tremendous opportunity to meet
other people who have caught the itch. This often can lead to future
opportunities to bird watch with new friends in previously unknown areas.
If you must compete, there are official bird watching competitions. The World
Series of Bird Watching is put on by the New Jersey Audubon Society. Teams of
birders are formed and pitted against each other in early May of each year. With
humorous names such as the “four loons”, “stokes stompers” and so on, it is a
good time. The next competition is May 13, 2006, so you have plenty of time to
get in top birding form.
Birding competitions are a bit serious for me, but to each his own. Having a Big
Day, however, is a great way to get kids interested in watching.
Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com
Rick Chapo is with www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals. Bird
watching journals are great bird watching gifts for bird watching tours and
vacations. Visit www.nomadjournaltrips.com
for more bird watching articles.
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