A beginner's guide to birdwatching etiquette 8 Articles

by The Real MC

A Beginner's Guide to Bird-Watching Etiquette Three simple rules to follow to ensure a rewarding outing when Birding are also three simple rules of thumb you can use in almost any situation. First: Respect your Envir...read more

by Older But Wiser

Bird watching is a very enjoyable experience and one that grows to the point that you never tire of watching birds-even the same species over and over. Take eagles for example-I see so many bald eagles where I live but I n...read more

by Anuradha Mishra

'Etiquette' - the word itself sounds so mannerly and polite. Now to use it with 'A beginner's guide to birdwatching' your first thought goes towards the respect you ought to show towards God's ...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

BIRDWATCHING ETIQUETTE The protocol for watching birds Is "Don't be seen, and don't be heard." Sneak and crouch to watch that jay And never give yourself away. Wait patiently, and keep your calm, And never be a...read more

by Angela S. Young

Who knew that you had to use etiquette with birds? Birds are people too, right? :) Birds may not be people, but they and your fellow birdwatchers deserve your respect and consideration. Remember you are the encroacher....read more

by Menes

What many beginning birdwatchers do not realize and most every birdwatching book doesn't tell us about is the very sensitive nature of birds. Most birds will spook when one gets within 20 or 30 feet of them. So it i...read more

by Ray Fauteux

Well you certainly don't want to spend too much time speaking loudly about the fight you had with hubby the night before. Loud talk will pretty well insure that any birds in the vicinity will be long gone by the time your ...read more

by Louie Jerome

Birds are quite timid creatures so you need to use correct etiquette whilst watching them. Make an unexpected sound and they will fly away. Stand in view and they will soon disappear. Birds are extremely sensitive and a...read more