Kay Parkin Birding: Australian Wildlife Secrets

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Australian Wildlife Secrets

When I'm not out birding to continue my life goal to see and photograph every bird in Australia I occasionally write articles for Australian publications.

I have 2 articles in the current edition of Australian Wildlife Secrets, a great magazine which you'll find in all good newsagents.

Check it out!!

Do you want to start bird watching?

Birding is a great hobby and can be done easily and without much expense. You can simply go for a walk and take note of the birds you see! If you are new to birding you may not know what the birds are called so I'd suggest carrying a note book so you can make some notes on their colour, size and markings so you can then identify them when you get home.

To identify them you can use an Australian Bird Field Guide - I'd suggest Pizzey, otherwise you can use a website which has photos of Australian birds such as www.bushpea.com

You can start listing every species of bird that you see. You will be surprised at how quickly your total increases. It is so much fun and you could encourage your family and friends to join you.

You will need a pair of binoculars - 10 x 40 is a good size. I use Nikon Monarch but try them out in the shop to get a light pair that suits you.

BIRDER

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Australian Wildlife Secrets