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Bird Watching - Sighting Night Birds
If you think that the birding world really comes alive first thing in the morning, you may be surprised to know that many birds wake up after the sun has gone down. Some birds are real night owl\'s (and yes, they come out at night too), so get ready for some late night birding.
Before you head out to any night time spot, make sure that you know the area particularly well.
It is not advisable to head to a trail that you have never set foot on, or walk into a public park that is not well lighted during the evening hours. However, if you feel secure enough to wandering around your favorite birding spot at night, the many sights and sounds will astound you.
Before you head out, make sure that you are equipped with a large flashlight. In fact, a flashlight that is covered with a piece of red plastic wrap, or any piece of plastic cut to fit the lens of the light, will allow you to see night time birds with ease. While many birds will be scared away by a bright, yellow, flashlight beam, subdued red colors do not seem to bother them. This way, you will be able to see all that is around you, without actually scaring away the birds you have come to view.
If you happen to have a body of water near your home, you may want to head towards a river or a lake to see the best night time show. Often, creatures tend to hang out near the water\'s edge during the evening hours, so go ahead and walk around with your red light near the shore. Along with birds, you may also come across some very interesting nocturnal creatures, so keep your eyes open and your ears alert.
Once you have ventured out during the evening hours on a few occasions, the sounds that the world makes during the night time will become more familiar to you. While a coyote\'s yelp may startle you the first time around, you will soon become used to the sounds of the animals and birds that enjoy the night time world. While wandering around during the evening will allow you to see various creatures, the best way to spot a night time bird is to stay in one spot.
Try to remain still, and watch for those birds that swoop and dip right in front of you. Most birders never see feathers fly when the evening sky has encased the world, but for those that do, a night time birding trip is something quite unforgettable.
Rick Chapo writes for NomadJournals.com - makers of rugged and fine bird watching journals for life list.
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