Hello from Montana (1 Viewer)

stevej72

Well-known member

• Oct 1, 2013

• #1

My wife and I recently started birding after I read an article in a magazine regarding birding. We each had our own hobbies but not a lot we could do together. So far we have been trying to identify the birds we are seeing and only having moderate luck with that, other than birds we already know, like Canada Geese and Mallards.

One of the first things I need is better binoculars as the compact ones I have don't give much clarity. Also, need a better camera, I've got this Sony DSC-H9 but would like something with a better lens. I will go through the forum to see if there is an area that has suggestions.

Thanks, Steve and Lori

 

robinm

Registered User

• Oct 1, 2013

• #2

Hi Steve and Lori,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad to have you on board :t:

I am sure you will get lots of help on finding bins. If there are any birds you can't identify, post a photo in this forum - http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=114 - I am sure someone will be able to id it.

 

delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

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Supporter

• Oct 1, 2013

• #3

Hi Steve and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

chowchilla

Well-known member

• Oct 1, 2013

• #4

Greetings Steve and a warm welcome to Birdforum.:t:

 

KC Foggin

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Supporter

• Oct 1, 2013

• #5

Hi guys and a warm welcome to you from Myrtle Beach :t:

 

Kits

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• Oct 1, 2013

• #6

Welcome to BirdForum! I am sure you will find lots to interest you here, and I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Oct 2, 2013

• #7

Hello Steve and welcome to the forum.

 

Steve Gross

Well-known member

• Oct 2, 2013

• #8

For good information regarding bird sightings in MT, check out the Montana bird listserve:

http://birding.aba.org/maillist/MT

There are quite a few good and active birders in MT, and they often post to the site above. Connecting with a few of them can be very instructive.