Bird Hiking-What Equipment Do You Need

By Darin Sewell

Go Watch The Birds

Watching birds is a very popular and growing hobby in north America as well as the rest of the world. Bird watchers usually refer to it as going bird hiking. A great benefit of this great outdoor activity is that going bird hiking is an inexpensive activity that can be done practically anywhere. The equipment you buy to make it more enjoyable can be as expensive or in expensive as you choose. Going bird hiking is one of the most enjoyable ways to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty mother nature has to offer.

What Equipment Needed

Equipment is entirely optional and is not required to have a great time bird hiking. Identifying every bird you see ma not be your objective, but if you choose to identify different species then a good bird field manual is recommended. To save money you can get specialized field manuals that only have species native to the area that you do your bird hiking. Although very interesting, a complete world bird guide is extremely expensive and would be to heavy to carry with you.

Because Bird hiking is often times done in wooded areas you may come across mud, water and other rugged terrain so you will need good, sturdy, comfortable footwear. Although if you are just taking a walk around your neighborhood or through a park then a pair of tennis shoes will probably be fine..

binoculars are not a requirement but make watching birds more enjoyable, especially for near sighted hobbyists. You do not need the best pair to watch birds effectively and enjoyably, basic pair will do. With a little practice you may even be able to look through the binoculars will bird hiking on the move, adding a new level of fun to the activity!

If you live in a hot area then a good hat and sunscreen to shield you from the sun is a requirement, nothing would make bird hiking less enjoyable then a sunburn! A small backpack that you can carry a bottle of water, snacks and a small first aid kit in is also a nice piece of equipment to carry your gear while bird hiking.

Bird hiking is a great way to get out enjoy nature and get some exercise at the same time. Its a inexpensive simple activity to participate in but keep in mind it is done outdoors and the weather may not always agree with your plans!

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