Birds in woodlands
by David Emley, 14 March, 2013, 2 comments
Watching birds in woodland can be very rewarding but, at the same time, very frustrating! The old adage "can't see the wood for the trees" certainly comes in to play. You can be surrounded by bird song yet not see a single one. Birdwatchers then have to rely on the one piece of equipment they forget all about – their ears! Knowing your bird songs and calls is vital as trying to track a bird using binoculars as it flits though thick cover can be almost impossible. Knowing what to expect is also useful. While there are some birds like Chaffinch that occur in all woodlands, Read more...
