Birdwatching or birding is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Millions of people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy watching and studying birds. The point of birding is to be able to identify wild birds in their natural habitat by sight and or sound, and simply because its a lot of fun. More....

I have found that what is common in my back yard is not common across town. How close you are to the mountains or the river can have a great deal to do with the types of birds you see in your area. My best advice is to purchase a guide to western birds.