Bird watching

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Bird watcher

The bird watching is a practical branch of Ornithology (Avian Research), in which birds usually with the help of a pair of binoculars , at long range with a spotting scope observed and are determined according to the type, age and gender. If a digital camera is used for documentation, this is called digiscoping . Birds can also be identified only by their song or other vocalizations. A provision on the tracks of the birds, such as B. nests , feathers and bulges , on the other hand, is usually reserved for professionals.

In addition to extensive knowledge of the biology of birds birders need (Engl. Birdwatcher ) especially experience in bird identification. Basic knowledge can be obtained by studying the numerous bird identification books available, listening to recordings of bird calls and participating in guided tours with experienced ornithologists. These are mostly organized in nature conservation associations. Also Ecotourism offer bird-finding missions that are led by experienced ornithologists and nature photographers. In the meantime, there are also compilations for the PC and DVD player, which present birds in picture and sound, which makes it even easier to learn identifying features. The interest in hobby bird watching has increased in recent years. It is also known as bird watching or birding. Both men and women are out and about as bird watchers or birders. Some keep meticulous lists of the bird species seen or heard, so-called species lists. Others watch birds for relaxation. Recently, book authors not only report biologically factual about their bird watching, but also about happiness and profound experiences when looking at birds and their behavior.

If the bird watching data is collected for research or nature conservation purposes, it is also referred to as mapping, inventory or monitoring. Amateur observers have a wide range of opportunities to participate.

The sporty version of bird watching is called "twitching" or spotting .

The world's most successful twitcher was Phoebe Snetsinger, who between 1965 and her death in 1999 was able to observe around 8,400 bird species and for which she received an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. In 2017, Jonathan Hornbuckle (1943–2018) holds the record with around 9,600 bird species.

See also

literature

Web links

Commons : Bird Watching  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Christiane Habermalz: We have to pay more attention to the females when birding! . Query: October 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ Elke Brüser: Birding: bird watching in the trend . 25th September 2018.
  3. ↑ Helen Macdonald: H for Habicht , 2nd edition, Berlin 2016
  4. ↑ Johanna Romberg: ado. From happiness to bird watching , 2nd edition, Cologne 2018
  5. ^ Norbert Scheuer: The Language of Birds , Frankfurt am Main 2016
  6. ↑ www.surfbirds.com - English language homepage for bird watching