Bird watching is one of the most relaxing and pleasurable hobbies. But to be a good bird watcher you have to know what type of bird you are looking for and at. There are many resources that will teach you how to identify birds.

There are many books for bird watching that will teach you how to identify birds starting from their color to the environment in which they live. It's a more enjoyable pastime if you first know what type of bird you are watching. These basic information will appear in the books that are written specifically for people fascinated by bird watching.

There are various things which can be learned by reading about birds, what colors they generally are, where birds congregate, things about their natural habitat. In the United States, there are many bird refuges that are excellent sites for bird watchers. In many refuges there are walking trails with signs on how to identify birds. Sometimes there are gift shops there, which will offer books particularly focused on the birds you can see there.

Just like anything else, a lot of good information can come from other bird watchers who have been doing that for a long period. Experts like these will teach you how to identify birds as well as showing you where to look and they can also tell fascinating stories about bird watching.

The Internet has also endless resources for those interested in birds, whether you are doing a school report on different types of birds

or are a passionate bird watcher.

A good pair of binoculars is surely one element that can help you to identify birds. Obviously you will be able to see the characteristics of the bird and then identify it by seeing the bird more up close. Most bird watchers have a good pair of binoculars, as it is the main tool in how to identify birds. Ask any bird watcher what kind or binoculars are good for bird watching as there are different types of binoculars and some specifically for bird watching.

The hobby of bird watching can be an enjoyable one as it usually incorporates a nice walk in nature. If you are well versed in the hobby and know how to identify birds, bird watching can be even that much more agreeable.

You may even be able to offer some insight to persons nearby when they spot a bird in a tree. It will make you feel good to have the experience to explain the category of bird they saw along with some of its characteristics. At the same time you'll be expanding your own interests, which is never a bad thing.