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83. Birding Birdwatching And Wild Birds At About
Birding Information for people who watch wild birds. Includes checklists, types of birds, trip reports, backyard habitats, birdwathing info, photos, songs and calls as well as information for FeedersCooking FOR the birds RecipesArticles ResourcesBird Other BirdersEquipment SuppliesExtinct birdsBuyer's GuideBefore You State birds Province birds. Ever wonder what
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84. How To Improve Your Bird Identification
Clue 2. What is it doing? Noticing behavior is the untapped gem of bird identifying! Learningsongs and calls is another great way to help you identify a bird.
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BIRD ID Improve Your Bird ID Skills
So you're enjoying a cup of coffee at your kitchen table when an unknown bird lands at your brand new feeder, and you ask yourself, "What kind of bird is that?" Or you're an experienced birder, determined to learn the sparrows, out in the field with an unfamiliar bird in focus. Now what? Like any skill, you need to practice to get good. Using the clues below, try to improve your identification skill set!
Clue 1. Describe what you see. This is the best way to really SEE a bird. Take the time to go over the bird, being patient to notice every part of it. What color is it? What does its bill look like? Does it have long legs or short ones? A great way to make yourself notice all the details about a bird is to say them out loud. If there is someone with you, tell them what you see: "Well, it's blue and has a long bill in relation to its head..." Even if there isn't anyone there, quietly tell yourself, "OK, light brown head with a black stripe across the eyes..." Writing down what you have noticed definitely solidifies the clues in your head, so take the time to jot down a few words in your notebook.
Clue 2.

85. Typical Wild Birds That Host The West Nile Virus
Identification Tips Length 18 ; Wingspan 48 ; Short, dark, hooked beak; Large,broadwinged, broad-tailed hawk; Young birds have notably narrower wings and tail
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/research/west_nile/wnv_bird_id.html
[Text-only Version] Some Species of Wild Birds that host the West Nile virus Wanted for West Nile Virus Surveillance)
Birds often confused as the Crow family (Please, do not submit or report)
Some Species of Wild Birds that host the West Nile virus American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos Identification Tips:
Length: 16-18Â Wingspan: 39Â Weight: 1 lb Entirely black plumage Squared-off tail Short tail, broad wings Very common in urban and agricultural area
Common Raven
Corvus corax Identification Tips:
Length: 24Â Wingspan: 53Â Weight: 2.6 lb Entirely black plumage
Long narrow wings, wedged shaped tail, heavy bill

86. Birdsong Identiflyer - Identify Birds By Their Call
The birdsong identiflyer helps users identify birds by their songs and calls. Thebirdsong Identiflyer uses cards, each with a song and matching illustration.
http://www.birdsongidentiflyer.com/warblers.htm
The unique technology of the Birdsong IdentiFlyer introduces a powerful new way to pursue the mastery of wood-warblers. Beginners and intermediate birders can master the songs of wood-warblers more quickly than ANY other method. Experts can use the system to brush-up on their skills from one season to the next. Identifying warbler songs has never been easier when you use our three-step process: 1. Learn to recognize the type of call and determine the group it belongs to.
2. Select the appropriate SongCard
3. Press buttons on IdentiFlyer until you hear the recording that matches the singing bird's song, noting the name and picture next to the button Warbler vocalizations are organized into eight groups, simplifying the task of learning and identifying their songs. Click here to see how the Identiflyer works and to listen to some of the songs.
The Eastern Bird song card identifcation system includes four cards and tips for identifying warbler songs.

87. Gardener's Net Attracting Birds And Gardening For Birds
Bird Identification. The natural tendency is to run for the bird identificationbook. But, by the time you get back, the bird is gone.
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So you're like me..... You love watching birds of all sorts find their way to your back yard. Hopefully, they will become permanent, or at least seasonal residents. There are three requirements for success in attracting birds to your yard and feeders. It should come as no surprise to you that these three necessary ingredients for success are food, water, and shelter. Gardener's have a distinct advantage in attracting birds. While everyone can put out bird feeders, a gardener can grow natural food that will be the first stop for birds every time. Attracting birds to your gardens is a natural.With the right plants, your yard will soon be filled with birds. There is a wide range of flowers and vegetables to choose from. We often think of Sunflowers, but there is so much more. More on garden plants that attracts birds.

88. IDENTIFICATION AND MICROCHIPPING
Many producers use microchip identification as a method of identifyingbirds. birds can be microchipped at hatching by implanting
http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/instruction/kocan/ostrich/ostbk2d3.htm
IDENTIFICATION AND MICROCHIPPING There are numerous options available to producers for identifying ostrich. The most common method of identifying young birds is by the use of plastic numbered leg bands. These bands can be placed on the birds at hatching and will be useful for several weeks. Larger bands are available for juvenile and adult birds that can be adjusted to the size of the lag as the birds grow. Many producers use microchip identification as a method of identifying birds. Birds can be microchipped at hatching by implanting the small chip under the skin (often placed in the pipping muscle of the neck at this time). This method is useful in both identifying birds on the ranch and also for locating and identifying lost or stolen birds. Many insurance companies require microchip identification. Microchip birds at one month of age. Locations for implanting the microchip include the hip muscle, the muscle on the back just above the tail and the area between the wings. Several companies produce both microchips and readers. Unfortunately, different products are not totally compatible. Consequently, different readers are required for different chips. The following is a listing of companies that produce this equipment. Avid 155 Woodside Drive Mandeville, La. 70448 504-626-4167

89. Bird Identifications
Eastern US Bird Classifications/Families Markings Glossary Identificationof Eastern US Song birds by Color Identification by Behavior Where Seen
http://www.birdnature.com/id.html
Eastern US Bird Classifications/Families
Identification of Eastern US Song Birds by Color
Identification by Bird Song
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90. Bird Identification Chart
In most areas, these birds are permanent residents. One of the most common winterbirds under the feeder. Will eat insects, but fond of thistle and millet.
http://www.audubonpark.com/birds.html
One of the most popular, and definitely the most beautiful visitor at the feeder. Found throughout the eastern United States and from Nebraska into Mexico. It does best in thick, shrubby growth, but is very adaptable and can be found in woodlands, brushy swamps and gardens. This bird eats some insects but prefers seeds, such as sunflower, millet, milo and safflower. Fruits and nuts are a treat. Suggested Audubon Park products: Premium No Waste and Wild Bird Food A member of the Crow Family; a colorful backyard bird, very intelligent, powerfully and annoyingly noisy. Found throughout the eastern half of the United States and the Great Plains. In most areas, these birds are permanent residents. They eat just about anything, but prefer acorns, peanut pieces and sunflower. Suggested Audubon Park products: Sunflower Seed Premium No Waste , and Rich wine or raspberry red in color, Its beautiful songs in the springtime will delight you. Found in most of the lower 48 states. Very common to New Mexico, Arizona and west Texas. Quite adaptable to forest habitats, as well as plantations and backyards. Likes to eat millet, berries, safflower and sunflower. Suggested Audubon Park products: Wild Finch Blend and Premium No Waste Sure to capture your attention, sometimes called the wild canary. Delightful at the feeder, bouncy in flight, and a pleasure to listen to when in song. Extremely common in the lower 48 states. Adapts well to meadows, farmland, urban backyards, brushy fence rows and orchards. Very easy to please with Niger thistle seed, sunflower hearts, sunflower chips and millet.

91. HawkWatch
monitoring station during September and October. The observers willgladly answer questions and will help visitors identify birds.
http://www.montana.edu/misc/raptor.html
Bridger Mountain Birds of Prey
Each autumn, birds of prey concentrate along the Bridgers in their migration south. 17 species can be seen here between late August and early November. Most notable is the Golden Eagle. Raptors are inspirational creatures for our spirits and important species by which to measure the quality of the natural environment. In addition to the diversity of hawks, falcons, and eagles visible, this site hosts the largest concentration of migrating Golden Eagles in the lower 48 states
Public Welcome!
The public is encouraged to visit the Bridger Mountains and view these magnificent birds of prey during the fall migration season. Although the migration lasts several months, the best raptor watching typically occurs during the first two weeks of October with the greatest variety in species occurring between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Up to 280 migrants have been seen in one day.
Where to Go
There are two good viewing sites. Both sites are in the Gallatin National Forest on top of the Bridger Range. They include spectacular views of the Gallatin and Shields Valleys and eight surrounding mountain ranges. Strong ridgetop winds are typical; visitors are encouraged to take along warm clothing and wind protection. There are no facilities on the ridgebe sure to bring up whatever food and water you need. 1. Bridger Bowl

92. Points Of Interest - Birds Of A Feather
long. Anybody can go out and identify birds, says McGowan. But Identifyingbirds in the dark is obviously an aural process. The Sapsuckers
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/issues04/apr04/poi.html
document.write(''); New Jersey Audubon Society: World Series of Birding Birds of a Feather Scores of teams battle for fame and glory in the no-holds-barred World Series of Birding Half past midnight in New Jersey's Great Swamp is an eerie time in an eerie place. Thick ground fog swirls around snags of beeches and oaks. A cuckoo calls in the distance, a grace note above the throaty chortles of frogs. Otherwise, all is still. Out of the shadows stride five men in muck boots. They slosh out into a bog, and with inexplicable simultaneity, begin applauding wildly. Just as suddenly, they stop. They seem to be listeningÂfor what? They all strike the same cocked-ear pose, hold it for about 30 motionless seconds, do a quick about-face, clamber into a minivan and disappear down a gravel road into the murky night. The days leading up to the competition culminate weeks of scouting to determine where the birds are. (With new birds migrating to the state every day, data must be fresh.) As kickoff time approaches, the Sapsuckers and their four or five volunteers pore over intelligence and rare-bird alerts posted on-line by local birders for all the teams in order to build camaraderie. The Sapsuckers even share key sightings with other top teams, including their nemesis, the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club Lagerhead Shrikes. (The Sapsuckers finished second to the Shrikes in 2000 and tied them in 2001.) "I hate finishing second," grouses Sapsucker John Fitzpatrick, a longtime team member and director of the Cornell Lab. "For us, it's as serious as Michael Jordan heading for the playoffs." Six hours before midnight, Fitzpatrick huddles over maps, printouts and yellow legal pads with Kevin McGowan, a Cornell research associate, worried that the Sapsuckers' planned 24-hour, 600-mile itinerary is 40 minutes too long. "Anybody can go out and identify birds," says McGowan. "But the thing that makes a winning team is knowing where the birds are. It takes an understanding of time. You can't be distracted. You can't be pulled off your game."

93. Books For Sale
birds of Eastern and Central North America, The definitive field guide for identifyingbirds in North America by the man who started the bird watching movement.
http://www.giraud.com/books_for_sale.html
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94. Id_silhouettes.htm
birds approaching headon can be particularly tough to identify. Identifyingbirds based on one characteristic alone is sometimes inaccurate.
http://www.hawkwatch.org/RaptorWatch/Summer 2002/id_silhouettes.htm
Identifying Silhouettes
By Jerry Liguori
One of the most challenging tasks in hawk watching is to identify a raptor by its silhouette. For me, most birds that I fail to identify are ones silhouetted in poor light due to cloud cover or their proximity to the sun. Attempting hawk identification under these conditions can be humbling but also fun and rewarding. All birds possess a unique shape even telling songbirds in flight from their silhouette is possible. I have seen birders such as David Sibley (author of The Sibley Guide to Birds) consistently separate warbler species in flight. Similarly, I've heard Pete Dunne (co-author of Hawks in Flight) exclaim "Peregrine!" from what seemed like miles away. However, even the most dedicated birders cannot name every bird they see. But with practice, patience, and desire, anyone can distinguish most hawks based on shape alone. Some birds stump all hawk watchers from time to time, especially the Northern Harrier or "great fooler." When viewed while hunting low over a field or marsh, the harrier is easily identified by its tipsy, buoyant flight, exaggerated dihedral, and white "rump" patch. But when viewed on migration, the harrier takes on various shapes as it employs different flight strategies. I have mistaken harriers for Peregrine Falcons, Northern Goshawks, Cooper's Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Swainson's Hawks, Rough-legged Hawks, Golden Eagles, and Turkey Vultures. How can one species be confused with so many others?

95. Mecklenburg Audubon: Bird Identification Made Easy
Since people are very visual creatures most try to identify birds by visual characteristicsalone such as color which can lead to incorrect identification.
http://meckbirds.org/birdID/easy.htm
Audubon Advisory Birding Spots [Local] Bird Identification Common Nighthawk ... Carolina Rare Bird Alert Maintained by Judy Walker Updated February 6, 2004 Bird Identification Made Easy Like all detectives you will need some tools to help you solve the puzzle. To begin your work you should have a pair of binoculars, a field guide and a tape recorder to listen to bird songs. Study your field guide and listen to tapes before you go outside. What you learn about size, shape, markings, habits and habitats before you look at birds will allow you spend more time watching the bird and less time rummaging through the book. Use the guide in the field as a reference only after you have observed the bird as closely as possible. When you are looking at birds, they often don't stay still long enough for you to make detail observations. It is much better to make a quick sketch then to try and remember what the bird looks like. Make copies of the field notes sheet in this booklet and keep them in a notebook. After seeing a bird you can't identify, first add identifying features like the body shape, beak, legs and note the color pattern to the sketch. Then use the prompts to remind you to look at other features like tail shape, wing bars, crest, etc.

96. Topic
Learn to use the information and sketches in a field guide to identify birds.See how sound recordings can be used to attract and identify birds.
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AMAZON RAINFOREST WORKSHOP Our workshop field sessions are inquiry oriented, demonstrating interconnections among living organisms and environmental conditions. The stage is set for you to gain a first-hand appreciation for the importance of science and research in rainforest conservation by observing, questioning and using various investigation techniques including: data collecting, recording, and analysis; observing and describing different rainforest habitats; identifying relationships between the distribution of animal and plant species; using taxonomic keys to identify flora and fauna; and reading aerial photographs. The field sessions take place Sunday through Friday at: 1) Explorama Lodge; 2) Explornapo Camp; and 3) Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies (ACTS) near Iquitos, Peru. Workshop participants stay overnight at each location, rotate through a series of field experiences, and have the opportunity to interact with all workshop leaders. Each morning and afternoon field session is three hours and limited in size for one-on-one instruction. The workshop format also includes school visits, trading with the Yagua Indians, early morning birding, night walks and evening river explorations by boat. H. BRUCE RINKER

97. Bird Identification Resources. Books And Sofware To Identify Wild Birds.
Bird Identification. Field Guides. The CDROM includes an ID Wizard to helpyou identify the birds, even if you do not know the bird s name.
http://www.chaosman.com/aviannotebook/bird-identification.htm

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Field guides are the traditional tool for wild bird identification. There are literally hundreds to choose from so where do you start. What works for each birder is largely a matter of preference. Here's some for North America that I recommend: Two new books that are very popular are "The Sibley Guide to Birds" and the "Focus Guide to Birds of North America". Both are written by Birding's best known experts and are truly exceptional. The Sibley guide is a bit large and expensive, but for a desk reference there may not be an equal. The Focus Guide is especially good for beginners. It uses a very novel approach of digitally enhancing high-quality photographs of wild birds to enhance the key features of identification. (Unfortunately, this title is no longer available from our online store.) Sibley Guide to Birds, $28.00 **NEW 4th Edition**
The National Geographic Society's "Birds of North America" has been a longtime favorite. Beautiful illustrations and great information make this one I have used for years.

98. Audubon: Birds
Certainly, many sighted birders have become exceedingly adept at identifyingbirds by ear. Fitzpatrick recalls the listening prowess
http://magazine.audubon.org/birds/birds0201.html
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A Sight for Sensitive Ears A new generation of audio technology
is opening up the wonders of birding to the visually impairedand the sighted, too. By Tina Kelley Early on a bright July morning, on a sloping hill above Washington State's Padilla Bay, Lloyd Demcoe is suiting up, attaching his headphones securely to his cap, checking his batteries, and emptying the half-dozen pockets of his homemade green apron. Tapes, microphone, tape recorder, and mosquito netting are accounted for. The 71-year-old retired counselor and former minister is ready to go birding. Demcoe doesn't carry a field guide or binoculars, because a hunting accident left him blind at 17. ("A man thought I was a bear, and that changed everything," he says.) So when he sets out with his wife, Primilia, aiming to add to his life list of 200 or so bird species, he carries a tape recorder and a highly sensitive microphone. Later, back home in Westbank, British Columbia, he will play any unfamiliar calls or songs over and over, faster and slower, until he can match them to sounds on his audio field-guide collectionsthe same tapes I play in my car on long trips. "You hear about 80 percent of the birds," says Demcoe, "but you don't see 80 percent of the birds."

99. Museum Of Science, Boston | Press Release
How to identify birds. At computer stations, you learn about each New Englandspecies and how to identify birds at rest, in flight, and by song.
http://www.mos.org/whats_happening/press_releases/20020515-BWE.html
Press Contacts: Carole McFall
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Gail Jennes
gjennes@mos.org May 15, 2002 A Bird's World exhibit offers visitors a bird's eye view of nature BOSTON-On May 11, 2002, International Migratory Bird Day, the Museum of Science, Boston, unveils A Bird's World. The 1,700-square-foot permanent exhibit introduces an intriguing way to look at birds and reach a new level of wilderness awareness through the language of birds. Drawing on the Museum's extraordinary collection of bird mounts, known as the "New England Bird Dictionary," A Bird's World is the first to bring more than 300 species to life through a soundscape of bird songs and bird language activities. Also, the "dictionary," presented in eight floor-to-ceiling cases that recreate different habitats, is now interactive via multimedia computer stations. The exhibit serves as a 3-D "field guide" for nature-lovers and birders (54 million of them according to the American Birding Association). In A Bird's World, common birds are the teachers! From them, visitors learn how bird calls and behaviors influence wildlife hidden from view. Exhibit-goers also discover how native cultures and scientists use this information to move invisibly in nature without disturbing its inhabitants. Recognizing bird behaviors will help people see the invisible dramas behind the trees. Access to bird language is a passport to the natural world, especially for city-dwellers. "This exhibit helps you discover what birds are doing and why. You glimpse their view of the world, learn how to move within it, and join an ancient conversation with nature," says exhibit planner Maureen McConnell. Entering A Bird's World is like walking into a park filled with bird songs. Murals recreate natural landscapes with park service lighting. Organized by the steps of learning bird language, the exhibit introduces activities visitors can try outdoors:

100. Field Seminars - Birds Of Point Reyes
YouÂll have fun while improving your ability to identify birdsÂ songs/callsbased on the procedures and equipment that professionals use.
http://www.ptreyes.org/field/fsbirds.html
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