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Birdwatching is a fun hobby. It is also good for you. Scientists say seeing and hearing birds can help people feel happy. Here is how to start birdwatching.
Set up a bird feeder.
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Feeders are a great way to attract birds. They let you watch birds without leaving home.
Take a field trip.
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Want to see birds beyond your backyard? Visit places near water. Birds get thirsty! They like lakes and ponds.
Look closely.
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Binoculars let you see birds up close. But birdwatching is just as much fun without them.
Have fun!
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It is exciting to spot a pretty bird. This one is a blue jay. Blue jays are common in some parts of the country. What birds are common where you live?
How Big?
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Hummingbirds are some of the smallest birds. This is an Anna’s hummingbird. These birds grow to be about four inches long.