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Backyard
Birds
by Marvin
Schwilling
Everywhere
we go out-of-doors, we find birds. They are in our backyards
and throughout the countryside, along creeks on mud flats,
ponds, lakes and even at sea and in deserts. At least some
birds can be found in all habitats that support life.
As with
all wildlife, birds need food, water and suitable habitat
for roosting, feeding and reproduction.
Birdwatching,
or birding, is a very popular out-of-doors pastime and is
enjoyed by millions through their glass windows from the
comfort of their temperature-controlled homes. Others enjoy
birding in specific habitats for groups of birds such as
shorebirds, water birds, grassland birds, forest birds,
etc. Still others take birding vacations or visit national
parks or wildlife refuges to observe birds.
Next:
What do you need to go birding?
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