Go on a Bird Watching TripYou should consider taking a bird watching trip if watchingbirds in you backyard has gotten you hooked on birding. I am sure that you've enjoyed the 20 or so species of 
So how do you decide where to go on your bird watching trip?Here are a few factors to consider when planning your birding trip. How far do you want to travel?You will need to decide how much time you want to spend birding and how much time you want to spend driving. Remember that in most cases the first few hours of day light are the best times for bird watching. So if you plan on driving a few hours, you will have to get up pretty early.When planning a bird watching trip to birding "hot spot" that is a few hours away, you may want to consider an over night stay. If you are planning a day trip, you can find many great bird watching locations right around you. Consider a local park or body of water.These little known locations are convenient and often over looked. What kinds of birds are you looking for? Keep in mind that birds prefer certain habitats. As an example, you will not find shore birds in a pine forest. So if you are looking for a specific type of bird, you will need to do some research.Your field guide is a great place to start. Look at the range map to determine if the bird that you are looking for is in your area. Then read the description, it should describe the bird's preferred habitat. Start with local destinations and don't venture too far untilyou feel comfortable with your birding skills. Get familiar with your birding binoculars, field guide and identification techniques. Start a list of  Birding in Your StateBack to the top of the Bird Watching Trip page. Return to A Home For Wild Birds Home
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