The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America | Wondrium

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Look into six categories of bird behavior, as they provide vital information for identification. See how individual species are distinguished by typical or unique behavioral traits. Study the distinctive feeding habits of many species, and how we can recognize species from flight and flocking behavior. End by exploring the extraordinary mating and nesting customs of North American birds.

00:00 The Use of Birdwatching Tools
03:04 Six Categories of Bird Behavior
04:16 Typical Behavior Reveals Itself Between Species
07:46 The Unique Feeding Behavior of Birds
14:56 Flight Patterns As Behavior Identifiers
18:51 Recognition of Flocking Behavior Takes Practice
20:51 Mating Behaviors Add Exotic Information to the Birder
25:14 Nesting Behavior Can Isolate What Birds Are Available
29:27 Examples of Nests

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[toaojackson]

Might I recommend for all the beginners, get a Field Guide of Birds in your particular state/area. They are incredibly helpful, most of them list the birds not by name but by color so you can easily find a bird you don't recognize and a list in the back to check off birds as you see them.

[jnwxdbc]

As I am retired and spend much time at home, I’ve come to love my backyard bird pets ( all are free to fly away) and we have truly communicated. Southeastern New England and surrounded by leafy woods and open backyard.
Many species with birdhouses and nests nearby. I love watching them do their thing.
It is a great way to connect with nature, peace, and just maybe philosophical

[fensthespook]

What a great tutorial for beginners like me. So much I had never even thought about!

[Maiden_Warrior_Crone]

I'm so grateful for this video! I am now in the midst of taking the online course, and enjoying it immensely. Thank you so much! Cheers from The Hague!

[abesapien]

Wonderful! I have been tiptoeing around birding for several years now, and this introduction just makes me want to get into it even more.

[MrFoxxFrequencyWnWuhBYVeCA]

I like your note about identifying a bird as a hummingbird by its flight. Paraphrased, basically you just need to be sober, ha. ha. I struggle with identifying the different hummingbird species when they are in flight, though. Its all a beautiful blur. Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I had no idea there were so many ways I could identify a bird <3

[birdsiview]

Helpful video with lots of good pointers for amateur birders.

[FolstrimHori]

The first few minutes are just him telling us how much he loves his wife.
Is nice.

[d.s.p.jayathunga]

Very important.I l like to watch beautiful birds. Thanks a lot.

[ranleyevarts]

Very educational and helpful. Thank you....

[pjd]

A great video, is very helpful! Thank you for sharing this information!

[chipmunk]

I can clearly hear this guy is South African. We love bird watching 😂😂😂

[thepretenda]

What a great video, I'd love to show this to my daughter!

[AllenBirdcam]

Good guide. Thank you. - very clear what is the most important bird in your life ;)

[carlosalvarado]

Thank you for the lesson on these topics.

[veronikab]

Last winter, a belted kingfisher stayed all winter by a lake near me, here in Pennsylvania, which I know is very unusual behavior. I thought they migrated before winter.

[mikescollectiblemadness]

Amazing video and amazing channel and amazing job friend 😀😎👍

[naturesviewwithanishkhira]

That's a great birding experience

[birdingforbeginners]

hope I get the chance to visit this place

[BlackNight]

Just read Birding Basics and you'll know everything