Niko Shefer is an academic currently living and working in South Africa. He teaches English literature at a major university, and he has made quite a name for himself in the field. He enjoys living in an area so supportive of the outdoors, and he gets outside regularly to go bird watching. Here are some tips for bird watchers everywhere. First, make sure you understand the local birds in your area. Just like other animals, specific species of birds live in specific areas, and you need to know which birds to look for you if you want to get some good viewings. You can get a pamphlet or book on local birds in your area at any outdoor store, or even at the visitor center for a National or State Park. Second, makes sure you have a pair of binoculars with you when you go out bird watching. Binoculars are a bird watcher’s most valued piece of gear, and it allows you to get a good look at a bird without having to get too close and risking a scare. Make sure you have some high-powered, light-weight binoculars that you can carry over longer distances. Third, move quietly through the woods or on the trail in order to keep from scaring the birds away from your area. Not dissimilar to hunters, bird watchers have to be warry of their movements so that they can keep the animals close by. Niko Shefer has been bird watching for years, and he has developed some skills as an enthusiast. He knows the birds of his area, and how to move quietly. Comments are closed.
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