This calls for increased travel to new regions and new habitats where unrecorded species may be present. Of course, everything must be done at the proper time and season. There are no guarantees, but time invested usually has its reward in seeing new species. Unexpected sightings of a bird out of season or out of the usual habitat adds an element of adventure and surprise that even the experienced birder enjoys and anticipates. As the life list grows it diminishes in importance as an incentive to bird in one's own neighborhood or region.
Most birders are avid outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and camping.
Many hunters and fisherman take up birding to give them outdoor recreation out of the hunting and fishing seasons. For me, birding was the introduction to a new career in wildlife management. A bird feeder can provide the opportunity to attract a variety of species. Feeders are especially attractive to birds in northern areas in the winter when food is scarce. Birding is a relatively inexpensive sport.