When people think of birding or
bird watching, they naturally think of forest, prairies and marshes or, perhaps, a feeder in the backyard. They don't think in terms of birds in congested
urban areas. This is a mistake, especially if you live deep in the big city. There are spots in urban areas that sometimes attract an amazing variety of birds. Water, any kind of water, be it river, lake pond, yes, even sewage pond, will attract birds and every big city is located near water. Cemeteries are also another "island" natural areas and have long been a popular habitat for both songbirds and
birders in the know. Last, but not least, are landfills. Okay, not exactly pristine or appealing atmosphere, but landfills attract a diverse assortment of gulls and other scavengers. Hey, you go where the birds are, not where you want them to be. A
binocular works the same in the city as it does in the country!