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Did you know that there are over 10,000 species of birds that occupy our planet? You can find such a pet almost anywhere. You can find them in the most inhospitable of places and even the most congested. Bird watching is a very popular hobby that has helped many people escape the confines of their homes and offices. Most bird watchers have a checklist and over time will try to spot each of the bird species on the list. You can easily become engrossed in finding your next one. Birds range in size. Sometimes such a pet is easy to spot based solely on the size. Take for example the ostrich. The ostrich is the largest one in the species. You will not even need a set of birding binoculars to see this huge example. But on the opposite end of the spectrum are the hummingbirds, which range in size from a few inches in diameter to the size of a bumble bee. Even if the bird is sitting still, you would have trouble spotting it. When it is in flight and zipping around you only get a brief glimpse unless you have special hummingbird feeders set up in your yard to attract them. If you are a real fan of birds, then you will undoubtedly take steps to attract them to your garden or yard. Even if you live in an apartment with a small patio or balcony you can still find bird feeders to lure certain species in. But you need to take into consideration the type of this pet you want to attract. If you are hoping to attract a blue bird then you do not need a feeder that caters to swallows. The more that you put into researching the type of this pet you want around your home, the more you will know about their particular eating habits. One further note: make sure that you buy bird feeders that squirrels cannot get into. If you decide that you do not have the time to fully devote to a new hobby such as bird watching, then you can still appreciate birds for the beauty that they give the world. The next time you are strolling outside, just take a look around. Chances are pretty high that you will see such a pet or two. They may not be the exotic ones found in zoos or the rainforest but at least you are getting a glimpse of a wild bird in its own habitat. Mike Selvon portal offers free articles on birds. Find out more about finding birds, and leave a comment at the common birds blog.
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