Birds and Bird-Watching
Contrary to what many people believe, not all birds can fly. There are classes of birds, penguins and ostriches for example, that cannot fly. It is believed that they could once fly but over time lost that ability. What all birds have in common is the presence of wings. Birds have become popular as food in many parts of the world, but there … Keep Reading → are still many people who consider them beautiful, interesting animals and enjoy observing them. These bird watchers are commonly called birders. Much is what is learned about different species of birds has come from amateur birders who have documented their findings in enough detail to be accepted by professional ornithologists. Most states in the United States, as well as foreign countries have organizations that can assist local birdwatchers. There are often lists of birds that are common to each area. Armed with some of these lists the avid birders can help to identify the birds that are commonly seen as well as the more rare sightings that may happen only occasionally.
