Bird watching is the viewing of birds in their natural habitat
in the wild, or in their improvised habitats in urban areas,
possibly even in your own back yard. Bird watching involves
identifying birds and understanding their behavior. This
fascinating hobby is becoming increasingly popular as a pastime
enjoyed by young and old alike. To begin bird watching it is
important to have a reliable bird watching guide. Bird watching
guides are generally region or country specific, so ensure you
have the appropriate book for your area. To assist you in
spotting the many varieties of birds, a pair of bird watching
binoculars is useful. These range greatly in price and quality.
Look around to find a pair of birding binoculars to suit your
needs and your pocket. A step up from binoculars is bird
watching scopes and bird watching telescopes. Spotting scopes
and telescopes enable you to see birds over a greater distance
and with greater clarity. Bird watching can be done anywhere,
from your back garden to the local park a