Photo: A Merlin is perched in a tree at East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Taken by Mr. Chirpy Merlin (the application, not the bird!) has proven invaluable, especially for the beginning birder like me. When I started birding, I would use the sound ID feature on my Merlin app,…
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Birding 101: Essential Steps to Start Birding
Photo: A Ruby-Crowned Kinglet is perched on a branch. Taken at the U.S. Botanic Garden New to birding? So am I! Here’s how I got started. 1 – Equip yourself with binoculars. I think this is the only piece of equipment you absolutely need to start birding. There are great…