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<h2>Bird Watching for Beginners - How To Identify Birds</h2> <p> If you enjoy watching birds, you might want to know how to identify them, too. It can be exciting to find a bird you haven't seen before, but it's even more exciting to be able to identify them. It's not always a simple thing to do, though. It can be frustrating if you don't have the proper information to work with. Having a good field guide is a good way to start. However, you'll also need to glean some knowledge on your own before you can even use the field guide properly. If you're just starting out as a bird watcher, then, there are a few things you can do that will help you identify birds more accurately.<br /><br />What's the Bird's Size?<br /><br />One thing that will help you identify birds is to first take a look at the size of the bird you are trying to identify. Is it about the size of a large ostrich, maybe chicken size, about the size of a small sparrow, or perhaps the size of a robin? Also, consider whether the bird is plump, on the skinny side, short, or very long. The entire body should be taken into consideration, including the size of the beak, the size of the tail, and the size and shape of the wings as well.<br /><br />What Color or Pattern Is the Bird?<br /><br />What colors does the bird exhibit? Certain birds tend to exhibit certain colors, so you can identify some birds by color or pattern alone. However, colors, too, can be tricky. The lighting can affect the color so that the bird appears a different color than he or she really is. In addition, make sure you note colors on each part of the body as well. Are the legs of a certain color, or are the wings? Are there any specific and unique markings anywhere on the body that you could use to help identify the bird?<br /><br />What's Your Location?<br /><br />You can also identify birds by location in many cases. Certain types of bird tend to live in certain types of terrain. So whether you are in a forest, in your back yard or out on the ocean will have a bearing on what types of birds are present.<br /><br />Listening to Identify Birds<br /><br />Beginners at bird watching need to know to listen to birds too. Many species of bird can be identified by their songs. If you are listening carefully, this can help you spot birds you'd never have noticed otherwise - remember, each bird species has a unique song. It won't always be a definite identification, especially from a distance, but it can certainly aid in identifying birds.<br /><br />Keep all of these tips in mind the next time you have a chance to get outside and go bird watching. These tips will help you in identifying the birds you see (and even just hear) out there, giving you a more rewarding and enjoyable outdoor experience. <p style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top:5pt"> <font face="Arial" style="font-size: 10pt">Article Source: <a href="http://www.ArticlesMaker.com">ArticlesMaker.com</a></font></p> <h3>About the Author</h3> William Scott is the author of several <a href="http://www.birdwatchingadvice.com" target="_blank">bird watching</a> articles. You can learn more about <a href="http://www.birdwatchingadvice.com/category/backyard-birding" target="_blank">backyard birding</a> on his site at http://BirdWatchingAdvice.com .

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