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If you think a typical bird-watching trip consists of simply hanging out at a lodge in Belize, binoculars in one hand, cool drink in the other, watching a scarlet macaw fly by, you're in for a big surprise. Many trips are geared toward the power birder who wants to desperately add that once- in-a-lifetime bird to his long list. On such a jaunt, he could be searching from dawn to dusk for all 16 species of hummingbirds found in southeastern Arizona. Being well equipped is more important than being physically fit for these trips. First and foremost, a decent pair of binoculars is needed, along with a birding book on the region of the world to which you're headed. Other equipment you may need includes spotting scopes, tape recorders and tapes of bird sounds. |
