Imagine yourself first waking up in the morning. The rays of the sun are just beginning to come through your window. Along with the sun, you start to hear the first melodious chirps of birds greeting the beginning of a new day.

Have you ever wondered why they sing like that? What they look like? Or why they sound so close to your bedroom window?

Bird Watching - Beginners Welcome!

Bird watching is a hobby that has been around pretty much as long as people have. It is currently the second fastest growing hobby in the US, second only to gardening. You may hear some people refer to the hobby as "birding" and accordingly the people who participate are called "birders." But whatever you call it, this hobby is all about a love and appreciation for the beautiful and fascinating creatures that we call birds.

People of all ages can enjoy bird watching. We can learn a lot from birds, where they roost and the songs that they sing. We can even learn more about nature and ourselves by studying the lives of birds.

Best of all, birding can be done anywhere at any time. Just look around you. There are very few outdoor locations where birds cannot be observed going about their daily activities.

So are you considering getting started with bird watching? Even if you are a bird watching beginner, don't allow that to hold you back. Why not visit a local park or your own backyard and get started today!