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Fledging Birders
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Fledging Birders
Fledging Birder Tip #33:
Point out birds in common
places.
Many people drive or walk
past terrific birds everyday in
complete ignorance.
If you make them more aware
of the American Goldfinch in
their tree or the
Sharp-shinned Hawk
patrolling their neighborhood
feeders, they will begin to
notice the avian diversity in
their own little corner of the
world.
It's a nice start!
Point out birds in common
places.
Many people drive or walk
past terrific birds everyday in
complete ignorance.
If you make them more aware
of the American Goldfinch in
their tree or the
Sharp-shinned Hawk
patrolling their neighborhood
feeders, they will begin to
notice the avian diversity in
their own little corner of the
world.
It's a nice start!
Share your passion. Don't push it!
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!
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!
10 Tips for Birders
This list includes ways to inspire an appreciation of birding AND minimize the risk of
forcing upon them.
forcing upon them.
 | 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
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* Fledging Birders is a component of the Education Programs developed by National Biodiversity Parks.
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