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10 Birding Tips For Beginners

Wear colors that blend in
Bring binoculars
Walk quietly, talk quietly, don’t point (this can startle birds)
Use ebird for finding local birding hotspots
Use the Merlin Bird ID app to identify bird species
Look for a local guide book
Local Audubon group or birding group: guided walks can be a great way to learn
Time of the day matters: birds are most active in the morning because the are hungry and looking for food
Time of year matters: birds migrate to where the food is, some birds will be there for the whole year, while others will only be there for a season
Be patient and practice