The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

• 2017 • 30 min

Birding expert James Currie presents components of birding: - essentials of bird anatomy and taxonomy, and how this knowledge helps the student critically in the field; - how to identify birds, plus related topics such as birding by ear, birding at night, bird behavior, avian migration; - optical equipment for birding, highlighting binoculars and spotting scopes, and how to use them; - the exciting activity of locating, approaching, and observing birds in the field: stealth techniques for tracking and approaching birds; ways to attract birds by mimicking bird calls and predators; and how to bring birds into your own yard or surroundings.

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May 26, 2017

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natural history birding educational guide science

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Thumbnail for Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy Season 1 Episode 1

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy

Season 1 • Episode 1

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Basic Bird Anatomy

Season 1 • Episode 2

Thumbnail for Size, Shape, and Color as Birding Tools Season 1 Episode 3

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Size, Shape, and Color as Birding Tools

Season 1 • Episode 3

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Bird Distribution, Status, and Endemism

Season 1 • Episode 4

Thumbnail for Habitat and Season as Birding Tools Season 1 Episode 5

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Habitat and Season as Birding Tools

Season 1 • Episode 5

Thumbnail for Introduction to Birding Optics Season 1 Episode 6

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Introduction to Birding Optics

Season 1 • Episode 6

Thumbnail for Tactics for Better Birding Season 1 Episode 7

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Tactics for Better Birding

Season 1 • Episode 7

Thumbnail for Using Bird Behavior to Identify Birds Season 1 Episode 8

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Using Bird Behavior to Identify Birds

Season 1 • Episode 8

Thumbnail for Understanding Variations in Plumage Season 1 Episode 9

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Understanding Variations in Plumage

Season 1 • Episode 9

Thumbnail for Birding by Ear Season 1 Episode 10

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding by Ear

Season 1 • Episode 10

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Essentials of Bird Migrations

Season 1 • Episode 11

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding at Night

Season 1 • Episode 12

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Pelagic Birds

Season 1 • Episode 13

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Waterbirds, Shorebirds, and Game Birds

Season 1 • Episode 14

Thumbnail for Diurnal Raptors Season 1 Episode 15

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Diurnal Raptors

Season 1 • Episode 15

Thumbnail for From Doves to Kingfishers Season 1 Episode 16

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

From Doves to Kingfishers

Season 1 • Episode 16

Thumbnail for Passerines: From Flycatchers to Thrushes Season 1 Episode 17

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Passerines: From Flycatchers to Thrushes

Season 1 • Episode 17

Thumbnail for Passerines: From Thrashers to Warblers Season 1 Episode 18

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Passerines: From Thrashers to Warblers

Season 1 • Episode 18

Thumbnail for Passerines: From Tanagers to Birders Season 1 Episode 19

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Passerines: From Tanagers to Birders

Season 1 • Episode 19

Thumbnail for Photography for Birders Season 1 Episode 20

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Photography for Birders

Season 1 • Episode 20

Thumbnail for Birding Sites in Eastern North America Season 1 Episode 21

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding Sites in Eastern North America

Season 1 • Episode 21

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The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding Sites in Western North America

Season 1 • Episode 22

Thumbnail for Birds and People Season 1 Episode 23

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birds and People

Season 1 • Episode 23

Thumbnail for Birding Ethics and Conservation Season 1 Episode 24

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Birding Ethics and Conservation

Season 1 • Episode 24

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