Why Birdwatching?

by rba

Social – meet new people and renew acquaintances.
Competition – how many birds can you see? How many species? Be the first to find new ones? Post on list serves and eBird.
Hunt – Finding birds in habitat.
Skill Building – Becoming proficient with optics. Keying on birds using songs and calls.
Gentle Physical Activity – Reason for a walk.
Enjoying Nature – Exposure to bird habitat – other animals, trees, flowers.
Mark Seasons – Notice the different birds with different seasons and changes.
Travel to New Places – nearby and far away
Build Identification Skill – home study and practice in the field to build proficiency
Natural History of Birds – study and sharing of bird behavior and physiology.
Be a positive role model in bird conservation activities by being informed and sharing. (CW)

Rochester Birding Association