One of the primary goals for any birdwatcher is simply seeing more birds. Whether those birds are new for your list or not, life is always better when we encounter a healthy quota of birds on a daily basis. The following are a few tips for seeing more birds and bird species:
1. Create backyard habitat: The easiest place to watch birds is right around your home. If you provide food and shelter for birds, they are going to show up. Try putting out more than one type of feeder and keep them clean and stocked with bird food.
2. Spend more time bird watching: The more you specifically look for birds, the more you will see. While some birds are common and easy to see when they visit the backyard feeder, others are shy hermits that prefer to hide in dense shrubbery and leafy trees. Patience and focus is needed to see birds with these characteristics. Use the opportunity of the birdwatching excursions organized by your local BirdLife Partner.
3. Visit bird preserves: Make time to visit nature preserves because these tend to be the places with the best habitats for birds. You will see more individuals and more species at these sites than in your neighbourhood.
