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10 Tips for Birders
This list includes ways to inspire an appreciation of birding AND minimize the risk of
forcing it upon them - which will be quite counterproductive!
point out everyday birds in everyday locations
keep a yard list posted in your house for everyone to see
get a bird song clock
use field guides and bird magazine as coffee table books for visitors
try to avoid long birding walks until they're "ready"
keep feeders visible from your windows
decorate with birds
leave binoculars out to be discovered by visitors of all ages
when they look at things other than birds, encourage them. Nature is nature!
respect their request to end a trip early

Hopefully, you will pique the curiosity of your prospective birders. Entertain their
Words of Advice for Birders: Share your passion. Don't push it!
It's hard to convince someone that birding is fun if they have just waded a mile through
a sweaty swamp while dodging flying bloodsuckers only to have their "annoying friend"
point out some distant bird - even if it is an Ivory-billed Woodpecker!

We need to be careful when trying to bring someone new into birding. If we push too
hard, our efforts can prove to be counterproductive. The kids will develop a strong
resentment against both you and birds. The result - birds are boring. Or even worse
birding sucks!

There can be a fine line between inspiration and frustration. Try not to cross it.  If you
do, there may be no chance of getting them interested in birds later in life. If you plant
just a little seed, however, it may grow into a full birding obsession later in life!
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