Birdwatching

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Pigeons are stocky with small heads and short legs, have broad and pointed wings, and have tails that are wide and rounded. Step 2: Observe the bird’s coloring Consider the …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Starlings have stout bodies, short tails and long, slender beaks. In flight their wings are short and pointed, so that the birds resemble four-pointed stars. Step 2: Observe the bird’s …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and appearance Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Male northern orioles are bright orange with black hoods, backs, and wings, and females are dull yellow-brown. TIP: The male Bullock’s oriole has a black crown and orange cheeks, while …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Northern mockingbirds have small heads; long, thin bills with slight downward curvature; and long legs. Step 2: Observe the bird’s color Consider the bird’s color. Northern mockingbirds are gray-brown with …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s field marks Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Crows are all black, including their bills and legs. Their bills are thick and sturdy. Step 2: Listen to the bird’s call Pay attention to the bird’s call. Adult crows typically …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Song sparrows have stout bills and rounded heads, their tails are long and rounded, and their wings are broad. Step 2: Observe the bird’s color Consider the bird’s color. Song …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. American robins are about 10 inches long and have large, round bodies, long legs, and an elongated tail. Step 2: Observe the bird’s coloring Observe the bird’s coloring. American robins …

Instructions Step 1: Observe the bird’s size and shape Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Mourning doves have plump bodies and long pointed tails, short legs, small bills, and small heads. Step 2: Observe the bird’s coloring Consider the bird’s coloring. Mourning doves are grayish-brown …

Instructions Step 1: Note the bird’s appearance Consider the bird’s appearance through binoculars and compare it with the pictures in your field guide. Meadowlarks are stocky with short tails; they have yellow throats, bellies, and have a black V across their chests. TIP: The western meadowlark has a yellow mustache stripe beside its yellow throat. …