Hamza’s Book on the Joy of Birdwatching
Watching birds is a lovely hobby, to learn about native and migrating feathered friends. And a wonderful way to appreciate nature.
Read our posts on how to create safe havens for birds (feeding, nest-boxes, protecting from cats) and preventing bird strike. Don’t play birdsong near birds, it can confuse and attract predators.
Be a Birder is a treasure! The moment you open this book, you’ll fall in love with the 50 birds featured, each with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations and information on their habitat, behaviour and movements.
Birds featured include:
- Goldfinches
- Tawny Owls
- Kingfishers
- Arctic Terns
- Peregrine Falcons
I absolutely love birds. They make me tick. It’s no exaggeration to say that I wake up and go to sleep, thinking about birds. All of my conversations get redirected back to birds somehow.
When someone asks me what it is I love about birds, my first answer is that they can fly. I still find myself staring at their wings and thinking ‘How can you do that?’
Born in Sudan and raised in Scotland, Hamza Yassin is a Scottish wildlife cameraman and skilled ornithologist. He has appeared on many wildlife TV shows (he also won Strictly Come Dancing!)
Where to Buy Good Birdwatching Binoculars
It’s important not to disturb birds, when watching them. So a good pair of binoculars is key. Most people can’t afford hundreds of pounds to buy ones. RSPB Puffin Binoculars are designed for children (only cost around £30) and are small and lightweight, so pretty good for most adults too.
Not many people want to lug around heavy binoculars. They are easy to hold still, and offer a wide field of view and sharp image quality. They also include a case and wrist strap, and are sold with a 1-year warranty.
