There are five varieties of Chickadee found in North America. They are the Mountain Chickadee, the Black-capped Chickadee, the Boreal chickadee, the Chestnut-backed Chickadee, and the Mexican Chickadee. The Chickadee species is very similar to the Blue Tit and the Great Tit which can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and North West Africa.
The Mountain Chickadee
The Mountain Chickadee can be found from North British Columbia Canada to as far south as South California, South Arizona, Southwest Texas, and Colorado. The Mountain Chickadee is a common bird often found in coniferous forests. Like other chickadees the Mountain Chickadee has a black crown and a black throat, but what makes the Mountain Chickadee distinctive is a white eyebrow line. These chickadee’s are mostly gray with pale underparts. Mountain Chickadee’s are frequently seen in a group of birds and often are hanging upside down
For successful birdwatching there are some must have pieces of equipment that will make your new hobby more enjoyable. Even experienced birders will begin this at some point and will have used these essential tools to help them become successful birders.
First of all you need to have one or two books in which you can look up and identified the birds that you see. There are several field guides for birding that can be easily purchased in your local bookstore. Some field guides have a quick color reference to make an identification easier. Some bird guides have helpful recognition tips to help you identify different varieties of birds.
A pair of binoculars is another must-have piece of equipment for successful birding. When looking to purchase binoculars for your new hobby,choose binoculars that will enable you to see clearly the markings of a bird. A pair of 8 x 32 binoculars is recommended for most beginning birders. This size of binoculars is easy to hold steady and will give wide view.
It is a good idea to take a journal or a notepad with pen or pencil with you when you go birdwatching. This is a good way to record the birds that you observe, and also any specific behavior or information that you want to remember about the birds or habitat.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your bird watching times.
Choosing the best time for birding
The time of day is an important factor for bird watching. The best time of day to see birds is close to dawn. Most birds come out at the crack of dawn to start looking for food so if you want to see as many birds as possible you need to get up early. The worst time of day to see birds is the afternoon, especially if it is warm out. Warm sunny afternoons is the time when the birds will be resting. You may see a few birds but most of them will be laying low.
Bird watching is growing in popularity as a hobby that gets people outdoors and increases appreciation of nature, as well as being a great stress reliever. This blog will help you to be equiped with all you need to enjoy this great recreational pastime.
Here are some for great bird watching