We have greatly upset the ecosystem to which these birds had adapted themselves. Disappearance of breeding and wintering grounds and transit points for migration caused by cultivation, massive logging, and reclamation of tidelands and wetlands are also considered major causes that have contributed to the present situation. The basis of birdwatching is to gently watch birds in their natural setting. There are some rules for observing the lively activities of wild birds. Let's enjoy birdwatching even more in accordance with these rules.
Wild birds live their lives at their own pace.
Let's try to be modest when holding the binoculars, as we peep into their lives. Keep a certain distance between yourself and the birds, and try not to surprise them. In particular, if you move too close to the nest during breeding season, the parent birds will sometimes stop breeding and abandon the nest. While holding a camera, we tend to be overly occupied with the shoot and forget to pay attention to the birds. Never pull down branches around a nest or pull out weeds for a shoot.