What is Birdwatching
Birdwatching, also called birding is the recreational observation of
birds, unlikely scientific study of birds by ornithologists. This
birding hobby can be done with a naked eye or with use of specialized
equipment such as telescopes or binoculars. It also includes listening
for bird sounds. In fact, lots of bird species can be more easily
detected by hearing than by watching, so audio equipment is often very
important part of birdwatching devices. Dedicated birders from around
the world often travel to different countries to get engaged in
birdwatching. In the beginning, birdwatching was a leisure activity
practiced in developed countries such as the United Kingdom and the USA.
However, since the half of 20th century a growing number of people from
other countries in the world have become engaged in this recreational
activity. There is also an activity in Great Britain known as twitching
which describes pursuit of rare birds. Twitching is very developed in
the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden and Finland.
Benefits from Birdwatching
There are millions of birders throughout the world, making birdwatching one of the most rapidly growing and most popular hobbies in the world. It is often enjoyed and practiced as a family leisure activity, since is suitable for people of all ages. It can be very useful activity for children as well as for adults because of its educational characteristics; birders not only learn about diverse bird species, but also about bird behavior, migration, even geography and landscaping. Another benefit of birding is physical activity involved in this hobby. Birdwatching is great exercise appropriate for people of all ages. Observing birds in various localities includes lots of walking, hiking and moving in general. Furthermore, it is challenging and enjoyable in terms of identifying and recognizing new species. In addition, birdwatching is environmental friendly and inexpensive activity.
Birding Equipment
Benefits from Birdwatching
There are millions of birders throughout the world, making birdwatching one of the most rapidly growing and most popular hobbies in the world. It is often enjoyed and practiced as a family leisure activity, since is suitable for people of all ages. It can be very useful activity for children as well as for adults because of its educational characteristics; birders not only learn about diverse bird species, but also about bird behavior, migration, even geography and landscaping. Another benefit of birding is physical activity involved in this hobby. Birdwatching is great exercise appropriate for people of all ages. Observing birds in various localities includes lots of walking, hiking and moving in general. Furthermore, it is challenging and enjoyable in terms of identifying and recognizing new species. In addition, birdwatching is environmental friendly and inexpensive activity.
Birding Equipment
Birding equipment commonly used in this
activity includes binoculars, spotting scope with tripod, field guiders
and a notebook for registering observations.
To be a truly dedicated birdwatcher, a
person has to poses some qualities desirable for successful
birdwatching. First of all, he or she has to be patient since wild birds
are unpredictable and a good birdwatcher has to be patient enough to
wait silently for the right moment to observe birds without being
frustrated or bored. Secondly, the birder has to be environmentally
conscious and actively put effort to preserve unique bird species and
their natural habitats. Also, he or she should promote conservation
methods such as recycling. Furthermore, good birdwatcher needs to be
observant in order to spot unusual bird species and to distinguish
species. Another quality of successful birder is enthusiasm and
willingness to travel, observe and learn about bird species.
Birdwatching in Northern Greece
There are more than 190 important bird areas in Greece. A large number
of birdwatchers come to Northern Greece every year to enjoy birdwatching
in unique Greek localities such as Lake Kerkini, the Evros Delta or the
Dadia forest. There are numerous bird species in these popular
locations that cannot be seen almost anywhere else in Europe like Pygmy
Cormorants, White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Greater Flamingos, Eagles,
Falcons, Buzzards, numerous duck and geese species and many others.
Birdwatching in Corfu
The most important points to watch birds are the protected habitats (Natura 2000) . There is particular interest in Alykes Lefkimi South Corfu, where you can see Pygmy Cormorants, White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Greater Flamingos, Eagles, Falcons, Buzzards, numerous duck and geese species, as they are on the migration routes.
Birdwatching in Corfu
The most important points to watch birds are the protected habitats (Natura 2000) . There is particular interest in Alykes Lefkimi South Corfu, where you can see Pygmy Cormorants, White and Dalmatian Pelicans, Greater Flamingos, Eagles, Falcons, Buzzards, numerous duck and geese species, as they are on the migration routes.