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Bird Watching
Ways to Better Birding
Author: John Lynn
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Most of the time I bird alone. Not that I am anti-social
but due to my busy schedule, my field trips are usually spontaneous and
unplanned. Birding alone does have one big benefit because birds are
keenly aware of the presence of strangers and there’s nothing more |
annoying than a big group of birders disrupting their activities.
Rule number one is to be quiet and not to bother the birds. Birds lead active
and somewhat very precarious life. Every new day starts with activities that are
vital for survival. Be aware of the presence of various bird species in the
immediate vicinity by tuning in to the different birdcalls.
Bird songs may express joy but they also communicate territorial claims and the
attracting of mates. Territory is about securing sufficient sources for food,
feeding, resting, mating, nesting and the brooding of young.
By understanding what’s going on when you enter a given area gives you the best
chances of sighting the birds. Getting good photo opportunities you have to
observe and appreciate the light conditions, sufficient space for the scope to
have good field of vision and getting into a nice observation position.
This is where I prefer to sit quietly and wait for whatever turns up at a
fruiting tree or a flowering shrub. In the heat of the day, a shallow forest
stream can be a good spot for the feathered denizens to come out for a nice
birdbath.
A small portable chair helps me to relax and simply enjoy the moment. The scope
will be focused on a prominent object as my reference point. I prefer binoculars
with as wide a field of view as possible. The drill is to listen, watch for
movement, close in with the binoculars, acquire the bird on the scope and
finally capture on the digital camera.
Everything happens naturally in one smooth flow that comes with practice. In a
“bird rich” area with lots of birdcalls, the slow patrolling mode with quiet
pauses can be very productive. Just relax, just soak in all the birdcalls and
become one with the whole environment. Happy Birding.
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John Lynn is an avid birder based in Singapore, check out his latest collections
of tropical bird pictures.
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