How to Start Birding
How I got started noticing birds — and how you can too. A gentle, beginner-friendly guide shaped by real experience and curiosity.
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Birding Guides are where noticing turns into understanding.
These guides grow out of real time in the field—what I’ve learned by slowing down, making mistakes, choosing gear carefully, and paying attention to what actually helps. Some are written directly from my own experience. Others, over time, will come from trusted birders, photographers, and field experts whose work I respect.
The goal isn’t to overwhelm or optimize—it’s to help you notice more, feel more confident outdoors, and enjoy the process of learning birds at your own pace.
How I got started noticing birds — and how you can too. A gentle, beginner-friendly guide shaped by real experience and curiosity.
A first-person guide to birding binoculars focused on clarity, stability, and comfort — shaped by real experience and honest tradeoffs, not just specs.
A first-person guide to bird photography gear I actually use — from simple starter setups to pro tools — focused on autofocus, portability, and real field experience.
Feeder picks, seed basics, and backyard upgrades that make it easy to attract more birds—without overcomplicating it.