Birdwatching is a fun activity for all ages, and it doesn’t mean you have to identify the birds. I enjoy observing the day-to-day behaviors of common birds as they try to survive in nature. But, identifying the birds that you see is also satisfying and improves your observation skills. Here are some basic characteristics to get you started in identifying birds that you see. And remember - don’t get discouraged if you can’t identify a bird – just enjoy what you see today and the more you go birdwatching, the better you will get at it.