Just curious to know if there is any other Bird Watchers ? I have been bird watching since 93. I have enjoyed every minute of it.
i'm a bird watcher.
Before i had to take down my bird feeder (due to racoons), four rose breasted grosbeaks decided to hang out for a couple of days. That was nice.
I personally use National Geographic field guide. There is a new one out that is getting great reviews Crosley. Optics, go to Eagle Optics.com and they have great guide for buying binoculars. they carry a wide range of binoculars. I personally use a pair of Swarovski 10x42. A good pair of binoculars is a life time investment and will return many hours of enjoyable birding.Another new guy to bird watching. A couple years ago I had an honors biology course that offered bird watching as an elective. I found it to be great fun, relaxing, and a nice way to get outdoors. Now I've a couple little pairs of cheapo binoculars and my Sibley's guide nearby on long hikes. It's nice to be able to ID the birds that pop by my yard for a drink of water.
Any recommended optics or books for folks new to the experience?