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Posted on 1/15/20 at 11:46 am to jlovel7
get her a pair of binocs. 8 or 10 times magnification. I don't know your price range so it is difficult to recommend a specific model. I like Vortex brand. You don't want some massive pair, they need to be comfortable for her to hold.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 11:51 am to jlovel7
Download the Merlin app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It has pictures and actual sounds of the bird(s). Very helpful and educational in identifying. It’s an excellent resource.
I’m pretty much a backyard birder and photographer. You can get good reach if you buy used photo gear carefully - and not spend a small fortune. Look for a crop camera and a 300mm f4 lens. Avoid slow zoom lenses.
Feeders will draw the birds in. Be sure to have water for them. Believe me, they’ll flock to your yard.
I’m pretty much a backyard birder and photographer. You can get good reach if you buy used photo gear carefully - and not spend a small fortune. Look for a crop camera and a 300mm f4 lens. Avoid slow zoom lenses.
Feeders will draw the birds in. Be sure to have water for them. Believe me, they’ll flock to your yard.
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 11:55 am
Posted on 1/15/20 at 11:53 am to jlovel7
I like to search for the elusive big breasted bed thrasher
Posted on 1/15/20 at 11:56 am to Telecaster
I have had Purple Martins for years, and have just recently started photographing them. It is more fun than I expected.
I do the same with the bluebirds I have nesting.
I do the same with the bluebirds I have nesting.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 11:58 am to jlovel7
Tell your girlfriend that the favorite bird to watch for red blooded men is the long legged split tailed double breasted mattress thrasher.
j/k; seriously, also post this on the outdoor board, there are folks who are in to it on there.
j/k; seriously, also post this on the outdoor board, there are folks who are in to it on there.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:02 pm to Telecaster
Good set of binos dont skimp on these. 8X is best for song birds, raptors go with a 10X
iBird or any of the apps
journal to note your sightings \ lifers
LA bird checklist
Many great birding spots in LA.
Bird fest in grand isle is good, but I have seen the most species at Peveto Woods in Cameron, it is like high island, TX without the crowds.
But on any trail, state park, etc you can find birds. Spring migration will be kicking off soon.
Best birding movie - The big year with Steve Martin Jack Black and Owen Wilson.
iBird or any of the apps
journal to note your sightings \ lifers
LA bird checklist
Many great birding spots in LA.
Bird fest in grand isle is good, but I have seen the most species at Peveto Woods in Cameron, it is like high island, TX without the crowds.
But on any trail, state park, etc you can find birds. Spring migration will be kicking off soon.
Best birding movie - The big year with Steve Martin Jack Black and Owen Wilson.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:02 pm to LegendInMyMind
Get a good pair of binos and Sibley Guide to Birds. It really is the best guide.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:03 pm to jlovel7
It's gonna be awesome when OP gifts her all this birding shite and she's like "I meant I wanted to ride one of those scooters"
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:03 pm to jlovel7
Peveto Woods
Jean Lafitte
Sherburne South Farm
Lacassine NWR
Cameron Prairie NWR
Kisatchie in Central LA
Grande Isle
Big Branch Marsh NWR
Tunica Hills
As far as field guides--Nat Geo is pretty good. Petersen's is probably one of the best.
A decent pair of binoculars is about all you need for starting out. Some of the hardcore people use spotting scopes, but I think that's overkill for most.
I've seen over 200 birds in Louisiana, and I'm a casual birder at best. Used to be really big into it as a kid, and wanted to go to school to be an ornithologist. Thankfully, I didn't specialize to that degree.
Jean Lafitte
Sherburne South Farm
Lacassine NWR
Cameron Prairie NWR
Kisatchie in Central LA
Grande Isle
Big Branch Marsh NWR
Tunica Hills
As far as field guides--Nat Geo is pretty good. Petersen's is probably one of the best.
A decent pair of binoculars is about all you need for starting out. Some of the hardcore people use spotting scopes, but I think that's overkill for most.
I've seen over 200 birds in Louisiana, and I'm a casual birder at best. Used to be really big into it as a kid, and wanted to go to school to be an ornithologist. Thankfully, I didn't specialize to that degree.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:06 pm to highpockets
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Best birding movie - The big year with Steve Martin Jack Black and Owen Wilson.
The book is good, too.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:06 pm to jlovel7
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:07 pm to jlovel7
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:09 pm to jlovel7
get her some quality binoculars.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:10 pm to jlovel7
The yellow finches are arriving. Go to that birds unlimited and they can hook you up with a sock feeder. Their seed is very small.
I have a big yard with feeders. Cardinals love the black oil sunflower seeds.
I have a big yard with feeders. Cardinals love the black oil sunflower seeds.
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:10 pm to jlovel7
She may enjoy the movie The Big Year.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:15 pm to jlovel7
how boring must you be that she would rather go look at birds?
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:16 pm to jlovel7
This sounds like something TulaneLSU would be into.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:16 pm to jlovel7
Why not just some expensive arse binos and call it a birthday.
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