Look! Up in the Sky!
Chapter 26 - Reptiles and Birds
Birdwatching is a marvelous hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Just about everyone can get started in birdwatching by simply walking out their door and taking a look around. From city streets to country lanes, birds are almost everywhere. To get a handle on the identity of your local birds and the people who are watching them, visit the following sites.
- National Audubon Society Home Page
- From this page you can learn about this national organization and their efforts in bird conservation, link to their magazine and other birding information, and locate local Audubon Society chapters in your state.
- Real Birds
- Want to know if any unusual birds have been spotted in your area? If so, you can use the clickable map on this site to access Rare Bird Alerts (reports of unusual bird sightings). This page is part of the Virtual Birder, which bills itself as an Internet magazine for birders. From here you can also link to other bird-watching organizations and related sites.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Here's an opportunity to get involved in the scientific study of birds. Individuals or classes can join in the lab's projects, and everyone can use their extensive collection of resources.
For information about some specific types of birds that may live near you, try these sites:
- The Raptor Center
- Information about birds of prey from the University of Minnesota.
- Hummingbirds
- This site has information about where these tiny energetic birds are found, how to attract and observe them, and their behavior and natural history. There are also great photos and links to other sites
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