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Birdwatching （often called birding） is the practice of observing and studying the appearance and behavior of wild birds.It is a hobby for many and a sport for a few that gained a lot of popularity in the 20th century.

Learning to correctly identify birds is one of the toughest things when it comes to birdwatching.However,there are several methods and technologies that you can use to help you.

Keeping in mind the habitat you're in will also help you out a lot.For example,you might see a Red-eyed Vireo in a tree top but chances are if you see one on the ground then it might just be a Horned Lark.These are just a few ways of identifying a bird.This list has more.

If you're still having issues or want to take an easy way out then this is where birding technology comes in.There is a very popular app called “Merlin Bird ID”which by just simply answering several questions about the bird will come up with a list of possible matches.

For the most part this will all come down to where you live.You can technically birdwatch just about anywhere birds roam(徜徉)even in your backyard!

Birding is a great hobby,but to become a successful birder,you have to invest time in it.If you have the patience and gain the sufficient knowledge then trust me the birding experience is definitely worth it.While birding is fun,it can be challenging,but if you remain focused on what you are doing,nothing can stop you from enjoying the experience to the fullest.

Reading Check

1.What's the function of the first paragraph?

A．To introduce what birding is.

B．To inform readers of birding's origin.

11月18日，為積極響應(yīng)推動長江經(jīng)濟帶生態(tài)優(yōu)先、綠色發(fā)展重要戰(zhàn)略思想，助力磷復肥行業(yè)轉(zhuǎn)型升級、環(huán)保創(chuàng)新，由安徽六國化工股份有限公司聯(lián)合中國農(nóng)業(yè)大學、安徽農(nóng)業(yè)大學及張福鎖院士團隊共同組建的“長江經(jīng)濟帶磷資源高效利用創(chuàng)新平臺”在安徽省銅陵市正式啟動，來自銅陵市委市政府、中國磷復肥工業(yè)協(xié)會、中國農(nóng)業(yè)大學、安徽農(nóng)業(yè)大學、河南農(nóng)業(yè)大學、鄭州大學、中國海洋大學的近50位領(lǐng)導、專家出席本次活動。

C．To educate readers about birding's importance.

D．To persuade readers to be good birdwatchers.

2.What do we know about Merlin Bird ID?

A.It helps you find easy access to birds.

B.It gives you a full description of birds.

C.It focuses on telling you birds'numbers.

D.It can answer some questions about the bird.

3.What does the author think of birding?

A.Fun and interesting.

B.Tough and time-consuming.

C.Challenging but worthwhile.

D.Interesting but money-consuming.

Language Study

Difficult sentence

Learning to correctly identify birds is one of the toughest things when it comes to birdwatching.

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