Backyard Birdwatching

Be a birder in your own yard

There's nothing better than watching colorful birds flit around a snowy backyard or hummingbirds landing on your beautiful flowers in the sunshine. Birdwatching is a pastime many people enjoy and it's an easy one to keep up. Adding bird-friendly attractants in your flowerbeds and decor will ensure that you always have wildlife to watch, be it from your window or sitting by your garden pond.

Are you confused about the red bird at your feeder or that birdcall you heard this morning at 6:00? Some people have lived in one spot all their lives and aren't aware of how many birds can frequent their area. If you know what kind of bird you're looking at, you will learn which birds you want to attract to your yard, using feeders, bird food and bird houses. Common backyard birds aren't hard to figure out, if you know what to look for.

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If you're going to really get into birdwatching, you should invest in a great pair of binoculars. These will allow you to see details of the birds in your backyard up close. There are different powers and lenses you should be aware of when buying a pair of binoculars. You'll also need to learn the technique for keeping your eyes on a fast-flying bird. You can enhance your birdwatching and learn more about your feathered friends by watching them up close.

If you really like to take pictures, you might consider looking into bird photography. A good camera can allow you to take some spectacular pictures of the beautiful birds in your backyard. You can get all sorts of accessories and lenses and learn different methods of taking photos. You can even join birding websites and post your photos on bird blogs and forums. Bird photography is a great hobby for those who love to watch birds.

Tired of missing the birds that come to your feeder when you're at work? Why not install a bird cam? These are 24-hour (or whatever time you set it to) webcams that update every few minutes to record every bit of feeder or nesting action that happens over the day. As with photography, you can publish your videos to the Web for birdwatchers everywhere to enjoy.

If you have an incredible photo of your feathered friends visiting your backyard feeder, don't hesitate to e-mail it to us at editor@birdfeedersdirect.com. We would love to share your photos with your fellow birders.