Birdwatching Basics
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute
Episode Archive
Episode #23 | Original Air Date: April 1, 2020
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Transcript
Gardening provides a wonderful opportunity to observe birds.
Advanced birdwatchers can quickly process a lot of information about colors, songs, and shapes to identify the more than 900 species of birds found in the United States.
But to the beginning birder, it can be frustrating to try and identify even common species.
To recognize birds, illustrated field guides or smart phone applications are a must. Binoculars also help you see details that differentiate species.
It takes practice to develop strong observational skills, so don’t give up if you can’t identify species right away. The more you watch birds, the more you’ll notice --and appreciate about--these spectacular creatures!
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute is a production of the University of Florida’s Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, IFAS Extension, and WUFT-FM in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
