Thanks for Visiting Three tips before starting The first tip is get a copy of the 1999 edition of the Bird Study Merit Badge pamphlet. This excellent book was written by noted natural history author Scott Weidensaul. Make sure you get the 1999 edition. This is the one with the picture of the three Scouts on the cover.
Previous editions are obsolete.
Check your troop library or buy a copy at your Council Service center or local BSA distributor. The second tip regards the Internet. Some of the sites we link to are commercial sites or display advertising that I have no control over. So please make sure your parents give you the OK to use this site and it's links for your merit badge. I think everything should be fine, but if you run across a link that's broken or inappropriate, please let me know.