01 How to Start Birding
About this episode
Birdwatching can begin before you know a single bird name. Merrilyn Smith shares how listening, noticing and practice helped her start birding and build confidence over time.
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Merrilyn Smith has always loved nature and been curious about the world around her. After a career in teaching and health education, she discovered birdwatching later in life. Her adventures have taken her around the world, and she now volunteers with several conservation groups, including as a ‘friend’ of her local bushland reserve.
