CONCLUSION
Birding is not the easiest
sport in the world to learn, but it is definitely one of the most
rewarding. To offset those first outings when you flipped through
your field guide with frustration, there will be many years' worth
of pleasant and intriguing field trips. You see birders experience
something new every time they go out. Even if they don't see a new
species for the first time, they might see a new behavior, hear
a new vocalization, or just explore a new and wild corner of Florida.
They might even come across something startling, like a rare European
bird that somehow strayed far from home.
The constant variety and challenge of birding are two important
attractions, but so too is the camaraderie. About 42 million people
in the United States are casual bird watchers, feeding and observing
birds around their homes. A much smaller number, around 17 million,
take trips for the primary purpose of watching birds. Still, that's
a lot of people poking their heads into bushes and craning their
necks toward the sky. Birding is always filled with a world of new
people and new experiences.
Beginning birding will have its moments of frustration, but if you
give it a good try and learn the basics, in no time you will be
addicted!
Birding is a quest. You set out to see birds - but the prize you
come back with can only be described as happiness. Learning
to bird is like getting a lifetime ticket to the theater of
nature.
The important thing to bear in mind if you are a beginner is, the
more time you spend looking at the birds, the more you will understand
them and come to enjoy them. Don't be put off by the usual jibes
from friends or colleagues (yes there will still be some people
who cannot understand why you are fascinated by birds), just do
it and amaze yourself and everyone around you!
Happy birding to all!
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