Extreme Bird Watching: The Unofficial Guide

Welcome, fellow extreme bird watchers! Are you ready to take your bird watching to the next level?

Binoculars

Binoculars

For the serious bird watcher, a good pair of binoculars is essential. Don't settle for anything less than 7x magnification and a 1000mm lens!

Want to see some of our favorite extreme bird watching locations? Check out our Hidden Locations section.

Extreme Bird Watching Glossary

Affiliated Birders: Those who have seen the elusive Golden Plover.

Extreme Birding: When you've seen over 100 species in one day.

Feathered Fanatics: Those who have seen the same bird over 10 times in one week.