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Re: Learning birds.

Postby team216 » Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:23 pm

Ducks unlimited has an app that had a waterfowl id chart(i think its free if you're a member) (maybe its a dollar) if you want to go the electronic route. I use to have Bob Hines ducks at a distance. But over the years it was ruined by all the wetness. I know there are many small pocket id books with the help of amazon you can have it to your door in a day or too. I would recommend a book or a really good waterproof case for your phone. Books are cheaper
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Re: Learning birds.

Postby Goldfish » Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:16 pm

Du and delta waterfowl both have trivia/bird I'd stuff on their website. Also ducks at a distance is available online to look over. But you are already doing the best thing and that's watching live birds
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Re: Learning birds.

Postby The Duck Hammer » Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:48 pm

You don't have to call to match the bird in the air. If you stare down whatever it is to ID it you may hesitate to long. Almost all birds respond to a mallard. IDing on the wing is a good skill to have and comes over time.
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