A Beginner's Guide to Birding - Anyone can go Birding!

A short beginner's guide on how to start off with birding.
Some simple guidelines, suggested aids and protocols to follow when birding in the field.
Online guides are available at these links:-
Bird calls - xeno-canto.org
Bird ID :- merlin.allaboutbirds.org
Bird Sightings:- ebird.org/home

[@soonteelee4199]

Thank you for producing this informative video. You are a good guide, an experienced instructor and an excellent video producer. The pace of the video is so comfortable to follow. I am sure new birders will find this video useful. I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@zaporida]

That’s the best advice I have ever heard James. Absolutely spot-on.
Humility and sharing information are stand-out suggestions. Can’t believe we will be in Singapore in ten days time, our first time ever!

[@eland.wildlife]

Nice video advocating bird watching as a healthy and enjoyable hobby. But be careful newcomers, once you start you'll never stop 😉.

[@dnasbirdingadventures]

Thanks for providing the names of the beautiful birds in your country. We can't wait to visit. ❤

[@sgcw5588]

Appreciate the part you mentioned about personal etiquette, really pissed when those birders keep asking where the bird is loudly when they just arrived at the spot without self observation.

[@opsroom123]

Agree!! some birders talk like they are at pasar malam.

[@ignacioloera3967]

Amazing video with very useful tips! Birding is an amazing hobby and let’s always remember that the most important thing is the well being of birds and wildlife! Congratulations for your video!

[@CheikoSairin]

When I first got used to birding, I only used a Canon bridge camera. By the way, I love watching your videos because I can get a lot of tips and knowledge from you. Thumbs up for your work. Thanks. Happy birding.

[@RichardKoh]

Hi James. Thank you for contributing so much to the birding community. I always learn something from watching your video. Blessings. 😌🙏

[@dunringill1747]

A great video guide that summarizes a lot of practical information for beginners. Thank you. Liked and Subscribed.

[@Victor9V]

Nicely narrated and informative video, James. Thank you.

[@Lynkho001]

Thanks for the very informative video. I like the practical tips and advice you give, especially regarding birding ethics and etiquette.

[@galabg2038]

Wonderful video, thanks for the great information. Greatings from Costa Rica.

[@user-rt5fz7on4u]

thank you for the birding tips..love from bhutan

[@udyogkhadkaofficialchannel.]

Thanks so much for your great sagetion I love you sir I use to flowup your sagetion. 🇳🇵🙏🙏💕

[@krishanlaldaroch9262]

Good information

[@chubbyface74]

Hi sir thanks for the informative video! Yes I started birding in March and I'm hooked! I learned what is a "lifer" as it's always indicated by some birders when they post on social medial😁

[@JamesTann]

Yes, once you've seen it, it's for 'Life'! You can't un-see it anymore, that's why its a Lifer.

[@nicktasteless360]

thanks James's my dreams came true!

[@Hong.Wanderlust]

Thank you so very much for creating ALL the videos that you create! ♥

[@Lillies.and.geraniums]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@kaitlynr8340]

Thank you for this video!! ❤️

[@aqua1119]

Thank you so much for your video very informative 😊

[@kclim804]

Very informative! Thanks for doing this video and sharing! 👍

[@ketlee3940]

Thanks James , for making this video.

[@constantinejosephine8437]

Fantastic. Watched.

[@pennhillman]

Very good advice, well done 👍

[@mohamedjusribangi392]

Thank you!

[@andsiew]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@regi_shutterbug]

Thank you Sir 👍

[@mybirdfishchannel135]

Thanks for sharing

[@jtonor]

Thank you 👍👍👍 great video

[@sustainwind9340]

Very nice sir

[@KittyKnows]

Great content. I used a gopro and phone for my videos.

[@cosmoray9750]

Birdwatching Between Plateaus
th-cam.com/video/svD7wwqLqR4/w-d-xo.html

[@davidlim4602]

Do you organise, or have a WhatsApp, Telegram, etc group chat, where you lead small groups for birding? If not, time to start one.

[@JoshosaurusRex]

Hi, James, awesome video! What are some of the good online birdwatching groups that you would recommend?

[@JamesTann]

ebird.org/home

[@dipikakurade7305]

Thanks for the information. I am often confused when terms like 'lesser' 'greater' is used before bird names. Can explain what it means?

[@JamesTann]

Ha ha, that will take a whole video by itself! The naming system that can be best answered by an ornithologist who can tell you the finer points of differentiation of the species.

[@SAmsungA-vh5ry]

Hi Mr. James.
In one of your videos you use a sling/strap on your lens (not camera body).
What strap do you use ?
Thank you.

[@JamesTann]

You know which video it was in? I have a number of different straps but I think you may be referring to the black one which I usually use with my longer lens. If that is the case, then it would be the Blackrapid camera strap. Go to their website blackrapid.com for more details there.

[@SAmsungA-vh5ry]

Thank you --

[@patricko4526]

what is a good focal length for an slr camera lens for beginners?

[@JamesTann]

Hello Patrick, there are no hard and fast rules for this. Personally, I usually use a 300mm with a detachable 1.4X teleconvertor that would suit most of my walking shoots. For a begionner, you might want to consider a 70-200 zoom but as you progress you might want a longer lens.

[@iwgohome]

Hi sir , would you choose a Panasonic lumix fz70 or a nikon p600 or a beginner when then price differnace is 50$

[@JamesTann]

You would realise that both these cameras have been discontinued and are about 10 years old now. Anyway, technically, both are similar and comparable, but I think the Nikon has an edge with its slightly better resolution sensor and it continuous autofocus. It also can do slow motion video which is good for birds in flight. Try google to get a better comparison.

[@user-gc2rg9bn2o]

That’s the best advice I have ever heard James. Absolutely spot-on.
Humility and sharing information are stand-out suggestions. Can’t believe we will be in Singapore in ten days time, our first time ever!