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Title: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: john on October 16, 2011, 06:24:42 PM
What are good websites for IDing birds of all kinds. I need pictures. My priority would be West Coast birds, espicially those native to California.
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: Muppit on October 16, 2011, 06:37:26 PM
go to a bookstore and buy a bird book you will soon find you want more theen just the pics and the books have more info that is easy to find you can find them ofr your area pretty easy i have several for the east coast were i live and oh there liter to cary in the field then a computer and take up less room ;D........dave
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: FWBGBS on October 16, 2011, 06:47:54 PM
Here are three of my top five Bird ID sites:


http://www.whatbird.com (http://www.whatbird.com)

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search (http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search)

http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/bio/birds/main/ident/bvk1.htm (http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/bio/birds/main/ident/bvk1.htm)



Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2011, 09:36:59 PM
Here's one.
http://www.laspilitas.com/California_birds/California_birds.html (http://www.laspilitas.com/California_birds/California_birds.html)
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: Mebits on October 17, 2011, 12:02:20 AM
Outside of the joy of airgunning, the biggest benefit of our hobby for me has been my new interest in birding. It's great. And, something to do that reflects the benefit of pesting as well as giving us something to so while we're waiting for a target.

Friends and guests are amazed by the wonderful wildlife I have in my back yard. Most of that is a function of reducing the sparrows and starlings. Well, that and feeding. :)

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Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: john on October 17, 2011, 12:10:56 AM
All great info, guys! I should probly maybe start a new topic for this next question but I'll try it here. What do you like in the way of birdwatching aids such as binoculars?
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: Mebits on October 17, 2011, 07:26:51 AM
Well, I'm not your guy. I'm using a couple sets of the cheap $20 mini binoculars. Frankly, I'm ready for an upgrade, so I'll be watching with interest.

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Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: aack73 on October 17, 2011, 09:17:38 AM
my range finding bushnell binoculars. ;D
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: john on October 17, 2011, 11:17:59 PM
Thie looks like a good place to drop some coin:
www dot zeiss dot com/birding
Title: Re: bird species pic's on the web?
Post by: Rico14 on October 18, 2011, 12:29:48 AM
Quote from: john on October 17, 2011, 12:10:56 AM
All great info, guys! I should probly maybe start a new topic for this next question but I'll try it here. What do you like in the way of birdwatching aids such as binoculars?

Lots to choose from this site, depending on your budget

http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars/bird-watching-binoculars/7953+7954+7968.cfm?source=googleaw&kwid=bird%20watching%20binoculars&tid=Exact&gclid=CMicnPik8asCFZFV7Aod6noeMw (http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars/bird-watching-binoculars/7953+7954+7968.cfm?source=googleaw&kwid=bird%20watching%20binoculars&tid=Exact&gclid=CMicnPik8asCFZFV7Aod6noeMw)