annlondon
Member
I really love birds but have always done bird watching on a sort of adhoc basis. I have so many interests that this one has tended to be in the background. In 1989 I studied in the US for a year and had a free subject slot so decided to fill it with an Ornithology course. I realise now how very lucky I was because it still surprises me how quickly I can identify a bird purely because I had such a good grounding in classification.
However, I have never put together a Life List and often never kept a list at all - it was just pure enjoyment of birds. In the Seychelles, for example, I bought a small field guide and just have ticks against the birds I identified.
This web site has really inspired me and although I still don't think I have the time to get into creating extensive field notes I would love to keep a record of the birds I have seen. I travel quite frequently and with Mexico in a month's time and Costa Rica in a year's time I want to do it more seriously.
So, my question is: what can I legitimately put on my Life List. Once I have my Life List what are the bare details I should record (eg bird, place, date?)?
However, I have never put together a Life List and often never kept a list at all - it was just pure enjoyment of birds. In the Seychelles, for example, I bought a small field guide and just have ticks against the birds I identified.
This web site has really inspired me and although I still don't think I have the time to get into creating extensive field notes I would love to keep a record of the birds I have seen. I travel quite frequently and with Mexico in a month's time and Costa Rica in a year's time I want to do it more seriously.
So, my question is: what can I legitimately put on my Life List. Once I have my Life List what are the bare details I should record (eg bird, place, date?)?