Oct 19 2008
Guest Recreation: Birding!
After a long week, I decided to go do something original. I would try birding. . . A biology person myself, I have always viewed animals as fascinating, but the task of sitting for long periods of time just to watch birds didn’t seem especially engaging to an active person like myself. Nonetheless, I was writing for a news agency, and I went eager to learn something new.
As it turns out, birding offers a degree of fun that most outdoor enthusiasts don’t usually think about. I personally went to the McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the Tri-cities of Washington state, and I found that they have a very nice facility for birders. The experience of birding was very relaxing and peaceful when you have a blind to yourself to view and take pictures from.
If you are interested in birding, prepare to being some patience, but also a chance for relaxation and solitude. Most likely there won’t be very many people with you, if any, and you will be able to view wildlife up close without being disturbed. When you are tired from a week of mountain biking or hiking, this is definitely an activity to consider. See you out there!
