Each season of the year for a
birder has its charm and appeal. Even though winter may the season of the lowest species counts, it is still one of my favorite
birding seasons. For one thing, the leaves are gone and most birds are conspicuous and easier to observe with a
binocular. For another,
winter storms often bring special rare
birding surprises - you never know what might turn up at your feeder or the local park. Lastly, birds tend to concentrate their activity to the warmer hours of the day. This means you and the birds can get up later in the morning and call it quits earlier in the afternoon. Plenty of time, then, to warm up with a hot cup of cocoa or tea.