Birders

MH1

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11. You mentioned you're in Boulder.

Wed Oct 7, 2015, 10:48 PM

Oct 2015

I take it that's the one in Colorado?

You can probably find at least one birding group in the area. Or check out the many parks and natural areas around there and look for scheduled bird walks. You will learn so much from walking in a small group with a guide! There will usually be a small fee but it is worth it.

It was probably mentioned upthread, but also put up a feeder in your backyard. Oops, SCRATCH THAT, you are in bear territory. Best to find that birding group and ask if there are safe ways, or time of year, to have a bird feeder out. Having a backyard bird feeder is a great way to start learning the more friendly local birds.

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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