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Touring for Birds
By Neo James
Building and decorating a bird house is something that parents and kids
can do together. It is relatively cheap and can provide hours of
entertainment even after the project is completed. The first thing you
need to do when identifying birds is to learn how to recognise a certain
group of birds like warblers, flycatchers, hawks, owls and wrens. These all
share certain similarities. As you get better at this you will be able to
distinguish a certain species from the group as a whole.
Here's one other practical feature that you will fall in love with; stainless
steel bowls that are only accessible from outside the cage. This is a must
have if your bird is a "biter".
But on the other hand, a carefully cared for, high quality powder-coated
bird cage can last 10+ years. So what makes a cage simple to clean?
Know What Species to Expect. There are approximately 900 species of
birds in the United States and recognizing each of them is nearly
impossible. So when you visit an area, do a little research first.
Touring for Birds
Bird watching tours are a popular form of alternative vacation. Bird
watching itself is one of the world's largest hobbies, especially in America,
Europe, and Asia. There are actually many different kinds of tours you can
take for birdwatching; some mix wildlife viewing in general, while others
are primarily dedicated to avians. Here are a few vacation options you'll
want to look at if you're considering this:
Wildlife Preserves - tours hosted by wildlife preserves provide great
opportunities for bird watching. You'll be able to see the birds in their
natural environment, as well as enjoy the spectacle of their interaction
with other forms of wildlife in the area. These tours require a sharp eye
though, as birds in preserves will usually be viewed from a distance.
Aviaries and Bird Sanctuaries - these are dedicated tours for birdwatchers
that take place inside special forms of wildlife preserves that house only
birds. These tours are fun because the tours are designed to showcase
birds, period. While wildlife preserves show a variety of animals, aviaries
showcase birds in huge screen cages, making it easier to see them up
close.
Additionally, binoculars with built-in digital cameras enable you to identify
birds once you get home. These benefits will definitely enhance your bird
watching. A great pair of binoculars will turn a mediocre experience into a
great one. You can count on it!
The top two ways to give your bird stimulation on a daily basis are: toy
hooks & playtops. There's no need to explain why toy hooks are
stimulating, they just are!
The materials needed to make your own hummingbird feeder are clear
prescription vials with a fitted cap, a few feet of thin wire or heavy thread
and transparent tape or scotch tape.
Most families immediately think that they can choose between getting a
cat or a dog simply because those are the most popular pets to have.
Before you run out and purchase the perfect kitten or puppy, consider
choosing a bird to be your family pet instead.
If you are buying an actual antique, prepare to pay a hefty price. Be on
the lookout, though, at garage sales and flea markets. Sometimes you
can find an undiscovered treasure for mere pennies. Wildlife Bird Watching
Tour - these are guided tours through wilderness areas which mostly hold
a lot of different indigenous species of birds. They are similar to a trip
taken through a wildlife preserve, except that this type of tour actually
takes you on an extended jaunt into a jungle, forest, desert, or other
area of wilderness. This is a bit uncomfortable if you're not an outdoors
type person, but offers birdwatchers one of the most rewarding and
personal experiences they can have.
Bird Ecolodges - these are living quarters which can be booked like hotel
rooms. What makes them so special is that they are situated in an
outdoor area where flocks of birds tend to congregate heavily; allowing
the people in the lodge to view the birds to their heart's content. An
added feature of the better-designed ecolodges is that their exteriors are
built to appear as part of the landscape, so that animals will not be shy of
the presence of concrete and steel. While this doesn't work on animals
that can detect foreign things by scent, birds are generally fooled by the
appearance of an ecolodge, and will actually land within meters of it
without alarm.
Annual Conventions - these offer unique opportunities for all bird
watchers. Aside from socializing with fellow enthusiasts, some bird
watcher conventions are held at times and places that coincide with the
migrations of certain birds. Attendees of these conventions often go to
them just for the chance to see migrating flocks of birds that they would
not see at regular times. Okay, most people are not informed enough to
make a good decision when buying a bird cage. That's really not good,
because if you're buying a good quality cage it isn't going to be cheap,
and if you are paying a decent amount of money, you need to get the
best product you can get for that money!
Do not buy a generic bird cage, it will most likely come without a manual,
without a tech support phone number, and without a decent warranty.
When buying online, however, be sure to weigh in the shipping costs to
determine if you are truly saving over buying local. We may have the best
intentions to let our bird spend most of his time out of the cage. But
there will still be times when he needs to be in his cage.
If you are a new bird watcher, we urge you to joing a bird watching
forum. After you have brought your bird bath home, find a place to set
up the bath well within sight of your outdoor and indoor spaces.
About the Author
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