Birds

The advantage of birds is their ability to care for the health of tree stands.

There are over 10,000 bird species.

Most birds can fly (although some species are flightless), which distinguishes them from almost all other vertebrates. Flight is the primary means of locomotion for most species and is used in foraging, avoiding and escaping predators, and reaching breeding sites.

Many species make long-distance migrations, while others move less regularly over shorter distances. They are social animals – they communicate using visual signals and contact calls, as well as singing; they also participate in cooperative breeding, hunting, mobbing predators, and migrating in groups.

Many social species pass on knowledge across generations, which is considered a form of culture.

Birds' diets are varied and often include nectar, fruit, plants, seeds, and various small animals.

Popular bird species often found in nature:

Starling

House Sparrow

Mallard

Blackbird

Jackdaw

Birds are an inseparable part of nature.

We value them for their singing, and they impress us with their flight. Birds have amused many people with their behaviour.

While this may not be a feature of all birds, some of them, especially corvids and parrots, are considered by naturalists to be among the most intelligent animal species.

Fieldfare

Bird watching has become a hobby for many people. It is a popular pastime in some countries, commonly referred to as birdwatching. Some of the more advanced observers use binoculars or spotting scopes.

Others use cameras with a good lens, or smartphone cameras with attached lenses or telescopes, which are relatively inexpensive compared to professional photographic equipment.

This interesting and developing hobby trains reflexes and perceptiveness, and motivates you to be active. Since birds have their favourite habitats depending on the species, many observers learn a great deal about the species they watch.

Hawfinch

Goldfinch

Enthusiasts of this hobby are called amateur birdwatchers, while professionals are called ornithologists.

House Martin

Robin

Magpie

Great Tit

Blue Tit

Coal Tit

Greenfinch

Redwing

Chaffinch

Dunnock

Great Spotted Woodpecker

This hobby has a real crowd of fans. Wikipedia, under the entry "bird", states that in the UK, enthusiasts of this hobby are estimated at 3 to 4 million, and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has over a million members. Wikipedia further states that in the United States, the number of bird watchers is estimated at several million people.

Expanding our knowledge about birds and nature helps in observing, as we know where and when to look for them, and how to recognize them by body structure, feather colour, behaviour, or voice.

There are many books about it and helpful videos on YouTube.