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Birders

Laffy Kat

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6. Great information. Thanks so much.

Reply to csziggy (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 08:46 PM

Oct 2015

I don't have a Smart Phone--yet, and my phone takes terrible photos. As I get more into it, I can see my technical resources are going to have to improve. Bird calls and songs are a big part of the experience for me and a special interest. So much to learn!!

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I'm want to take up birding and don't know where to start. [View all] Laffy Kat Oct 2015 OP

Start off with a good bird book cpwm17 Oct 2015 #1

Thanks. I do think I'll join a group. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #2

First things, book and binoculars. Curmudgeoness Oct 2015 #3

Thanks for the link. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #4

Cornell Lab of Ornithology has a great bird site csziggy Oct 2015 #5

Great information. Thanks so much. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #6

Good advice so far... Phentex Oct 2015 #7

Thanks. I'm looking for binocs. this week. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #8

There's a new book out called "Birding for the Curious" by Nathan Swick XemaSab Oct 2015 #9

Thanks. That book sounds perfect. nt Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #10

You mentioned you're in Boulder. MH1 Oct 2015 #11

ID help Goblor Nov 2015 #12

An easy way to narrow down the choices XemaSab Nov 2015 #13

Thanks, XemaSab. Laffy Kat Nov 2015 #14