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8I \ ' raol^ Jo lulod I€cTuIIc € urorJ oJII prTq Jo slec€J rarllo pu€ l(r+secu€ 's+Tq€q 'aJII aql selpnls oq/!\ lsTluelcs Jor{lo Jo rossaJoJd e8olloc € 'Jer{cJ€os -or € l(ll€nsn sI lsT8oloqlruro eqü 'aJII +u€Id ro l€rulu€ Jo z(pn1s cgTluolcs rlue s1 s€ 'ssoulsnq snolJos e s1 ÄEoloqlpro 'fpn1s eq+ Jo rfllsuelur pue uorlcerlp eq1 uodn spuedep ecuaragrp oq; 'spfiq go fpnls eq1-z(1rnr1c€ oru€s eq1 uodn pos€q eJ€ rllog 'lue.regrp / 1 os lezt pu€ r€ITrrqs os er€ 8u1qc1ell prrq pu€ Ä3o1oq1p.r\r / Fqqclum prlq pus fFopqiluro Fulqclunl prlq The bird watcher also studies the bird.s, but his goal is entirely different; usually it is one of personal pleasure. Bird watching includes the person who casually throws out a few bread crumbs once in a while and. also the one who maintains a regular feeding program, providing a water supply summer and winter, and. who makes a record of all the birds that come to his feeder. He knows when the first rose-breasted grosbeak arrived, how many juncos he feeds during the winter, and so forth. He may participate in the Christmas bird count, or he may not even know the difference between a nuthatch and a chickadee. It can be extended to any length-pleasure is gained out of every minute devoted to it. This perhaps is the reason why bird watching is so popular. AIso, the casual bird watcher, through intense study, may become an ornithologist. The bird count may lead to a year-round study of the number and kinds of birds ob- served. This may lead to bird banding which in turn com- mences an intensive study of individual species. This in- formation may be sent to the local chapter of the Audubon Society and in a short time the bird watcher has become an authority on some phase of bird study. He may become an ornithologist and submit findings and reports to a cen- tral bureau. Ornithology and bird watching-both are pleasurable ex- periences and return so much to those who follow these pursuits. So think seriously about these activities. you will discover, as have thousands of others, that you are entering a new pleasurable and profitable pastime. Try it and see. Bird watching provides many advantages for the hobbyist. The person who becomes interested in it adds much to his store of knowledge and, as a by-product, frequentty is led into other related valuable activities. It is very flexible, for you can devote as much time to it as you please and yet enjoy it the year around. you can work alone or you can enjoy it as a group activity. And, flnally, you will make a contribution to your community when you pass on to others, especially young people, the information and ex- periences gained from this fascinating pastime. In another part of this book I pointed out the difference be- tween Ornithology and Bird Watching-Ornithology is a serious, scientiflc study of bird behavior, anatomy, and char- acteristics, and Bird Watching is mainly a fun hobby. 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AII you need is the ability to enjoy what nature is offering you. As a matter of fact, bird watching can be as simple as looking out of a window or sitting on a porch. Many people "window-feed.,, birds on a board attached to an outside windowsill on which they place table scraps or bird feed. Thus bird watching can be an excellent hobby for the shut-in as weil as for those who want to pursue it on an indoor-outdoor, winter-summer morning_evening basis. how to attract birds There is really nothing difficult about getting birds to come to your yard and feeders. perhaps the most important re_ quirement is patience. rt wilt take some time to get birds to make regular visits to your premises. I have fraA Uiras alight on a new feeder within an hour after it was erected, but this is the exception. Birds are naturally wary of any_ thing new, but after you have gained their confi.dence, their trust and friendliness will prove surprising. Their needs are simple, and they ask for tittle. ati tfrey-rrant is food, water, and shelter. If you try to duplicate these as they are found in irature, you are bound to attract birds to your yard and garden. Remember, birds do not like .,spic_ and-span" surroundings. A brush pile, dead limbs, nearby trees, or possibly some weeds will provide them with the cover and perching facilities that their sense of security requires. As your interest in this new hobby increases, you will want to know more about certain birds which you would like to You can obtain the confidence of birds. Provide enough food, avoid noise, move slowly, banish all cats, and you will have birds as close companions. 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J€rIrru€J oruoceq no ( uoq^& 'uap.re8 .rnor( o1 lc€Jl1€ Bird watching provides a relax- ing and healthful form of recre- ation whether one is alone or with good friends. National Audubon Society photo can be flled according to bird groups when you return home, will become valuable reference material. Some bird watchers make a life-size drawing of the outline of a bird, print several duplicate copies and insert them in their book. When an unfamiliar bird is seen, the markings, size, colors, and other features can be quickly indicated on one of the outline drawings for later study and identifi- cation. These printed outlines are a great convenience for both the inexperienced and the experienced bird watcher. The more advanced bird watcher sometimes flnds addi- tional items of equipment necessary. At a later date you may want a telescope that can be mounted on the door of your car or in a window of your home to command a sweeping view of your yard or the area in which you are driving. Telescopes are made in a range of types and prices that will meet a wide variety of needs. To complement your growing knowledge of birds, you may decide to start a home tibrary. You can select titles from the excellent variety of classic books that have been on the market and keep abreast of new publications by watching advertisements in newspapers and magazines and eheck- ing book-review sections. (See pagelgg) An excellent counterpart to a collection of bird books is a record library of bird songs and calls. 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Trips can last a few hours, a whole day, or several days. Some hobbyists devote many of their vacations to this healthful activity. Trips can also be planned for your local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops or some other group of young people with whom you are associated. Since larger groups reduce the effectiveness of a fleld trip, the participants should be ad- vised beforehand to heed signals for quiet. when to look for hirds Your fi.rst few field trips will undoubtedly be made some- time during the day. As you gain more knowledge and skill in bird watching, you will discover that the best time to ob- serve birds is the early morning-the earlier the better. Some bird watchers arise long before dawn and get settled in their favorite watching spot before the sun is up. If you can do this, you will be handsomely rewarded. If you want to see owls, you will have to get out just at dusk or a little after. With a strong flashlight, you will be able to spot some interesting flights. 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In these hideaways you will enjoy watching and listening to the birds and you will flnd that their chirping and singing is as pleasant as the sight of the birds themselves. If your city has a museum, you can study some of the mounted birds. A local zoo wLay have an aviary that will also prove helpful, and in your library you are sure to flnd a number of books that show and list the birds that might be seen in your area. how to identify birds The scope of this book does not allow space for a detailed treatment of bird identification, although some of the tech- niques used will be mentioned. The serious bird watcher should obtain one of the several excellent books that are available. They include valuable background information, colored pictures that make identifying birds easy, and they are small and light enough to take along on fleld hikes. 22 t [...]... no nesting or cover q-ua'i:e_ . ground. BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE (43/ +-5 /2& quot;) Usua,lly plump. The only small bird with a black cap, a black bib and white cheeks. Friendly and active. The call is a chick-a-dee-dee- dee. er{J BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLFIIr- ( 5-5 y2") Creeps down as well as up on trees and branches. Boldly striped in black and white. The female is less conspicuous with whiter un- derparts 'Ilorl asod.rnd orll o^res nrÄa eJols luoc-uel-pu€-e,rg: eql q Änq uec no.z( 1eq1 {ooq J€el-esool qcuT-g x t 'allsuodxaul uV '{ooq -olou pleg € sI rerlcl€^+ prTq oql ol