I'm with the writer who said birders are anyone interested in observing
birds. Technology does not define us. Our interest does. Modern cameras
have superzooms that outdo my binoculars. Sometimes I use my camera as I
would binoculars to get a closer look. Also sometimes at a distance I
cannot make an identification or the difference is so slight that it
takes some time with resources (book or computer, heaven forbid) to be
sure. My camera has allowed me to take a shot, blow it up on my computer
and then make an identification. Finally, cameras allows us to share our
interest with others. I may carry both but they are just equipment. I
am the birder.
On 5/13/2014 12:08 PM, Jim wrote:
Let’s get more specific: anyone care to comment on what I see as a growing
number of birders — people interested in birds — who use cameras instead of
binoculars. Some don’t even carry binoculars. Are these folks birders? Does the
equipment define them or limit the definition? I’m exploring this as possible
subject of a Tribune article.
Thanks.
Jim Williams
birding blog at
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html
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