Nene OnlineBird Watchinghttp://www.neneonline.co.uk02:03 09-Sep-2010Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire – Great for bird watching Although bird watching may not seem fun for some, it is actually a very fun pastime. It is also a very educational experience because, when equipped with a good bird guide, you can identify and learn a lot about birds when you bird watch. You can learn about their habits, what they eat, where they came from, and various other interesting facts about them. So bird watching is about more than just watching birds sit in a tree and look around aimlessly. It is about learning of one of the most magnificent creatures that exist in nature. And what makes birds so magnificent is the fact that they come in so many different types and colors. What you will see There are quite a few different types of birds that you will see when bird watching in Cambridgeshire. Some types of birds are seen more than others, but you can count on seeing some very interesting species. You can expect to see: the White-Fronted Goose, the Bar-Headed Goose, the Rough-Legged Buzzard, Franklin’s Gull, the Black-Throated Thrush, the Rough-Legged Buzzard, Ross’s Goose, the Night Heron, the American Golden Plover, and the Smew. In other words, you are going to see more than just small birds running around and flapping their wings. There are some large birds involved when bird watching in this area. They are very interesting to watch as you watch them interact with their young, feed, and do various other tasks that are important to their survival. Their beauty is also something to behold. When bird watching in Lincolnshire, there are four types of birds that you will encounter often. Those birds are: the Red-Crested Pochard, the Dark-Breasted Barn Owl, the Snow Goose, and the Steppe Grey Shrike. The Steppe Grey Shrike tends to have the most sightings of all of the others, but it is very likely that you will see the others wandering around within their habitat. Also in Lincolnshire, you may wish to check out the Rutland Water, which is where you can find Ospreys. This is a beautiful bird that many bird watchers love to see. When you are bird watching in Northamptonshire, there are five birds that you will be able to see. Those birds are: the House Martin, the Baikal Teal, the Falcated Duck, the American Wigeon, and the Glossy Ibis. All of these are beautiful birds. Areas such as Wicksteed Park are great for bird watching, but there are plenty of great areas where you can sit back with your binoculars and observe. It doesn’t take an expert If you wish to get involved in bird watching, you do not have to be an expert. Have in hand a good bird watching guide so that you can enjoy bird watching in the UK. It is a completely different experience when you are able to look at the birds in their habitat rather than read about them in a book. When reading about birds in a book the task can become quite boring, but when you have the book in your hand while bird watching, it becomes a completely different experience. So if you’re interested in bird watching, it is never to late or even too early to get started. There are many areas in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire where you can sit back, relax, and watch birds as they go about their daily routine. If you have every simply looked outside your window at birds sitting on the ground or on a branch, there is no doubt that you will enjoy bird watching. Many of them are so beautiful that they are simply breathtaking. |