Bird watching in summer: bird watching equipment and precautions

Summer vacation is here, do you want to go on an outing to watch summer migratory birds?

Come and see what preparations you need to make for bird watching, so that you can open the door to the world and get to know the colorful birds!

When going out to watch birds, you can prepare:

・Comfortable hat: Proper sun protection, sun and wind protection, and can change the shape of the head and reduce the bird's alertness.

・Appropriate small backpack : Can hold water bottles, anti-mosquito medicines, personal medicines, simple medical supplies, snacks, clothing and other items

・Lightweight and suitable shoes and socks: Choose light and suitable non-slip shoes and socks for easy walking. If observing in water areas, it is recommended to wear waterproof shoes

・Wear loose-fitting long-sleeved tops and trousers that blend into the colors of the wild: Choose loose-fitting clothing to facilitate movement and avoid being scratched by branches and leaves. Clothing colors are mainly beige, green, and khaki to better integrate into the environment, avoid scaring birds, and facilitate Observe bird dynamics

・Bird-watching telescopes: Binoculars: You can choose 7-10x binoculars, and they have a hanging strap, which is convenient to use. You can take the binoculars at will to observe birds. Monocular telescope and tripod: The high magnification and high light transmittance of the monocular telescope can bring you a high-contrast, bright and sharp image experience. With a tripod, you can observe birds stably and for a long time.

・Mobile phone mount and photography mount: You can connect your mobile phone and camera to the telescope through the mobile phone mount or photography mount, and easily record the wonderful moments of birds fluttering their wings, foraging, and raising their chicks.

・Mobile phone and camera: With the mobile phone holder and camera holder, you can easily record the wonderful moments of bird watching.

・Sunscreen lotion: When going out in summer, ultraviolet and infrared rays are strong, so you can use appropriate sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

・Appropriate lighting tools: can be used for pathfinding and bird observation when the light is insufficient or at dusk.

・You can carry long wooden sticks and walking sticks: Carrying long wooden sticks and walking sticks can drive away snakes and insects.

Things to note when watching birds:

1. Before bird watching, pay attention to the local weather and decide whether to bring rain gear, raincoat, and rain boots.

2. It is best to carry simple medical supplies and anti-mosquito medicines with you in case of emergency

3. When observing birds with a telescope, pay attention to your feet to avoid falling or damaging the telescope due to chasing the birds.

4. If you go to a bird watching area with water, wear non-slip waterproof shoes and pay attention to your feet at all times to avoid falling or breaking the telescope.

5. Birds have keen vision and are easily frightened. Keep quiet when observing, do not make any noise, and avoid brightly colored clothing.

6. When wild birds have assumed a warning posture, do not continue to approach.

7. When photographing birds, you should use natural light and try not to use flash, especially for chicks and at night, to avoid frightening and harming them.

8. Prepare enough food, drinks, and garbage bags to avoid physical exhaustion, and take away the garbage after eating to avoid ecological pollution.

9. Protect the living environment of birds, respect the rights of birds to survive, and do not collect bird eggs or capture wild birds.

10. Do not use electronic products to play bird chirping sounds in order to attract the attention of birds.

11. Do not remove the coverings around the nest for the convenience of shooting.

12. During group bird watching activities, please respect the guidance and command of the group leader.

13. You can develop the habit of keeping records to facilitate recording your observations and harvest of birds.