My Education Junction

Adventures in Birding

Before I begin, I should tell you I am no expert in birding. Rather my son and I recently took the hobby up because it seems to be a natural marriage for his interest in photography. So, for christmas he received several birding books, a set of binoculars and a teleconverter lens for his camera. I’m sure he would like one of those CCD digital cameras if I budget would permit.

I had hoped that our birding expeditions would prove to be fruitful. Thus far, that has not been the case. Little sister is always ready and willing to scare all of our bird friends away. You can imagine Nick’s annoyance as he sneaks up on a red tailed hawk only to have Ava start screaming and yelling. Then we simply watch it fly away. I am sure over time we will get better at it-and with a little luck, Ava will learn to be quiet. Even if Nick doesn’t get a shot, it is alot of fun for us to get out of the house and make a sincere effort looking for various species of bird and observing their habits. The few photos he does get are welcome additions to his nature journal.