Birdwatching Vs Birding — Backyard Birds and Beyond

BIRDWATCHING AND BIRDING

Multiple patron feedback summarized by and received from Hamburg Township Library Director:

“-Absolutely excellent. Please invite speaker back.
-Clear presentation- so interesting with added personal notes/ adventures/ photos were amazing - didn’t realize the hour was up - he did a fantastic presentation - thank you
-I enjoyed the presentation and it sparked additional interest in birding which would seem to be the goal of the event.
-probably best zoom program that has been presented by the library so far. Enjoyed it greatly. very knowledgeable presenter. Need to get him back for more on birding. Possibly touching on different festivals he knows about.
-Could have listened to him longer.”

"We really enjoyed your presentation. Your photography was beautiful. Thank you for sharing with our patrons, I already received great feedback, one already ordered feeders, seed and field glasses!" - P.M. Director - Frankenmuth Wickson District Library.

Birdwatching is more popular now than ever. Sales of feeders and supplies are higher in 2020 than in prior years. Why? Birdwatching is easy to do while social distancing. It’s an escape that is positive when something positive is so needed. And birdwatching is done from the comfort of your home and can be done by anyone no matter their age or physical ability.

My goal in the program is to teach the audience how to see more birds in their backyard, both in quantity and variety of species. Learn how to be a responsible birdwatcher with proper feeder placement and maintenance. Learn why feeding throughout the year adds new species to your life list. I’ll also stress how to get more from the birdwatching experience by focusing on bird behavior, or birding. “It’s not just a Cardinal…what is the Cardinal doing?”

Birding is also leaving the house to find different species in different habitats. I’ve birded in all of Michigan’s 83 counties so I can discuss birding hotspots in your area. I want to speak to your patrons. In this way, I make every presentation feel “local” to the audience.

The Birdwatching And Birding program is appropriate for every level of birdwatching/birding experience. Beginners learn a lot from the presentation. Birders at every level enjoy my photography, my video, and personal birding stories from the field.

I’ve updated my program for virtual presentations and they work. Sponsoring organizations have been pleased by feedback from their patrons. And because the program is virtual, it is now affordable in every area as I have no travel costs to pass on. See Testimonials to see how well virtual presentations were received.

“Speaks with a smile, enthusiasm, and warmth - honors audience” - J.K. - Charlevoix, MI

“Many years of learning was exhibited” - L.H. - Warren, MI

“Inspiring. Great photos & clear presentation”—K.F, Marcellus Twp, MI

Please see more on Testimonials Page.

Birding The Backyard - no matter the Age or Abilities, Everyone can enjoy Backyard birding

My Dad, age 81, getting ready to photograph birds near the feeders

My Grandkids spreading a mix of White Millet and Cracked Corn

My Granddog watching feeder birds. Wondering “how do I get through this force field?”

You do not have to travel to see Bird Behavior. Here Blue Jays battle for food on a sub zero morning.

Black-capped Chickadees are curious and will feed out of your hand after a few days of acclimation.

Backyard feeders provide opportunities to study Bird Behavior. Here a male Northern Cardinal feeds a female during Spring courtship.

Birding is in the Field Opening up more outdoor experiences

See different birds by going to different habitats. Here I enjoy seeing different warblers in an overgrown swamp.

Birding is social. Birders above chased a rare Gull in Southern Michigan.

Birding means enjoying Bird Behavior. Here a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is drilling out a nest.