Birding for Beginners, Bird Identification, Birding Skills Marjorie Swies Birding for Beginners, Bird Identification, Birding Skills Marjorie Swies

Birding Jargon

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If you’re new to birding, it can feel like everyone is speaking a secret language.

But here’s the truth: learning birding jargon isn’t about sounding smart — it’s about building confidence. In this guide, we decode the most common birding terms so you can think clearly, participate fully, and feel like you truly belong in the birding community.

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