Birding With The Jays : Birdwatching Adventures & Guide

Photo of a Bronzed cowbird by Jazmin Barrientos

Backyard birdwatching is definitely a thing and heck you can also do it in your front yard! The point is stepping out your back or front door with a nice hot cup of coffee or favorite beverage and begin your list of birds.

Benefits of Backyard Birdwatching

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Why would you choose to birdwatch in your backyard? There is a lot of reasoning behind this, allow us to explain.

Firstly, you would be providing an opportunity for wildlife to come to you. You never know what might end up visiting your home and you will never find out if you do not give it a try. Nature might surprise you!

Secondly, you are in the comfort of your own home. Once you have your set up and your backyard the way you want it, you can have a routine. You can literally wake up and walk past your door or look out your window and begin your birdwatching. You can even birdwatch in your pajamas! Go ahead! We don’t judge! In all seriousness though, this is extremely awesome especially when you feel under the weather or the weather is the one acting up that day.

Thirdly, you get to know your birds. You will start recognizing your usual suspects, your frequent visitors and they will show their true colors to you. After a while, they will figure out at what time you wake up, at what time you turn on the water feature, and at what time you put food out.

Backyard birdwatching can be a lot of fun, if you allow it to be. You can even participate in events such as the Great Backyard Bird Count. This is an event where the whole world reports the sightings found in their own backyard. In turn, this helps scientists get insights to many cool different bird topics.

Ready to Backyard Birdwatch?

Our Top 3 tips for birdwatching at home:
1. Create a Wild Gardening Space
2. Set Up Bird Feeders and Stock Up Bird Food
3. Keep Up with Migration

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Happy Birding! Love Always,