American Bird Watching for Beginners 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Bird Watching, Bird Identification, and the Top Bird Species in America Bird-watching is not only an eco-friendly hobby but it is also definitely enjoyable. It is addicting and educational. Bird-watching is not only for professionals and ornithologists; it is also recommended for all people who love nature. As easy as it may seem, bird-watching has certain requirements such as skills, patience, strategy, and basic knowledge on birds and their behavior. There are certain tools necessary to make this activity more fun and more fulfilling. Birds can be very interesting to watch. Each species is different from one another and these all exhibit varying physical characteristics and behaviors. According to experts, there are at least 970 species of birds found in the United States and Canada and there are about 10,000 bird species in the world.