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<\/div><\/div>If you’re not too sure where to start, fortunately, there’s an app for that! John and Natalie White saw an opportunity to elevate the birdwatching experience in South Africa, transforming it from an individual hobby to an inclusive community activity. The pair created revolutionary birdwatching app and social media platform, Birda to ring in a new era of birdwatching in South Africa. To get started all you need is a smartphone<\/a> to download the app.<\/p>\n Birda operates on the mission to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of birdwatching as a means of connecting people with nature, and is already soaring in popularity, seeing unprecedented success with 30% month on month growth in app downloads.<\/p>\n PriceCheck tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Set up your own home studio with a range of photography studio items, inluding ring lights<\/a>, tripods<\/a>, studio boxes<\/a>, and more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Birda turns the discovery and exploration of bird life and the outdoors into a game by using challenges, leaderboards and fun badges. This helps people enjoy, and get the most out of their birding journey. Birda brings together, and was created by, people that enjoy discovering birds, that want to connect to nature, and that want to improve their well-being.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in deepening your connection with nature and getting involved in birdwatching then check out this comprehensive guide on how to begin birdwatching in South Africa.<\/p>\n It’s important to have a reference guide in front of you to assist with identifying the correct bird species. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, having a field guidebook or a birdwatching app on your smartphone<\/a> will not only educate you about the wildlife in your garden, but also get a conversation going between you and your loved ones. The app is also super useful when traveling to national parks and wildlife reserves where you can truly get stuck into birding.<\/p>\n Birda can be used as a tool to log and identify the birds in your backyard, as well as provide information on species \u2013 from the mourning dove to the bald eagle. When you record a sighting, Birda’s location-aware species list also shows you the birds that have been seen in your general location (+\/- 37 miles around you), making it easier to find the correct species and avoid confusing similar ones.<\/p>\n PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> Use our price-comparison platform to organise your next holiday and find the cheapest flights around<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n However good your eyesight may be, a decent pair of binoculars<\/a> can make a big difference in your viewing experience. If you don’t have a set of binoculars, then you can also use a camera with a good zoom \u2013 this is a great way to log and identify your sightings.<\/p>\n You can attract birds to your garden by using bird feeders, bird baths<\/a> or bird nesting boxes. There are quite a few options to buy these items online. If you don’t have a backyard, you can also get suction-cup window bird feeders<\/a> or simply hang one off your balcony.<\/p>\n![\"Birda\"](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Birda-app-300x176.jpeg\")
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<\/p>\nA pair of binoculars is a must-have:<\/h4>\n
Attract birds by using the right tools:<\/h4>\n
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