I've been thinking about getting into birdwatching, but I'm worried that people will see me as a huge nerd. Any advice?
Birdwatching is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. Who cares what people think!
I know, right? Tell me, what's the difference between birdwatching and like, ornithology? Aren't they the same thing?
Ornithology is actually a branch of zoology that focuses on the study of birds.
Ah, so birdwatching is definitely for the casual person. Why is it that it's such an "old person" hobby? Feel like I only ever see the elderly do it.
I really don't know. Birdwatching actually takes a significant amount of hearing ability since finding a lot of bird species require hearing more than the ye.
Ah true, and I guess being able to distinguish among lots of different types of birds. Speaking of which, how many different kinds are there?
perching birds. Birds have which are more or less developed depending on the species; the only known groups without wings are the extinct moa and elephant birds. Wings, which evolved from forelimbs, gave birds the ability to fly, although further evolution has led to the loss of flight in flightless birds, including ratites, penguins, and diverse endemic island species of birds. The digestive and respiratory systems of birds are also uniquely adapted for flight. Some bird species of aquatic environments, particularly seabirds and some waterbirds, have further
Birdwatching
Birdwatching, or birding, is a form of wildlife observation in which the observation of birds is a recreational activity or citizen science. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, by listening for bird sounds, or by watching public webcams.
Birdwatching often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are more easily detected and identified by ear than by eye. Most birdwatchers pursue this activity for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in