Birding grows from being an interest to being a skill. The skill of finding and identifying birds involves knowledge about the habitat, habits, plumage and shape of a bird. The more one gets to know about birds, the greater the degree to which one can judge size and shape from a distance, or pick up a fast moving bird quickly and notice the key features which tell you with certainty, what kind of Sparrowhawk it is. Birding is sociable. Contrary to some of the stereotypes about birders, most birders are highly sociable and spend a great deal of time discussing birding with other birders.
Birds are the most beautiful and accessible animals on earth.
Birds are literally everywhere, and if one appreciates nature, one cannot but appreciate birds. There are a tremendous variety of birds. Worldwide there are 9730 different species. Birds exhibit a vast array of different behaviors, including many which humans can relate to. Many birds are sociable and exhibit a remarkable range of adaptive behaviors.