I am an avid birder, especially so since the Covid pandemic began. I get so much pleasure out of being in the company of birds, watching them and listening to their vocalizations. I am working on my auditory birding skills so that I can identify birds by their songs and calls. This is really hard for many of the small songbirds (Passerines). Little by little, I am getting glimpses into their private worlds. I have been interested in birds for as long as I can remember and thought that I knew a thing or two about birds until, about 10 years ago, I read Jon Young's book What the Robin Knows. Upon reading this rich resource, I felt uninformed and clueless about birds. The focus of Jon Young's book is what he terms Deep Bird Language, which is comprised of bird vocalizations and bird behavior. To really get to know birds, one must study both of these aspects. So much more can be learned about birds when one has a better understanding of these unique qualities and patterns. I have the pleasure and honor of currently working with the Santa Barbara Audubon Society going into classrooms and teaching kids about birds. Sharing my passion is my goal. In the process, I have been developing bird related integrated curriculum and created numerous google slide shows to learn more about birds. I have written a bibliography of bird books including some of my favorite digital books on YouTube. In this age of Zoom and remote learning, digital resources can be useful. Birds are important for so many reasons. They reflect the condition of the environment and the state of health, or not, of an ecosystem, large and small. They help people and plants in so many ways. BIRD SITS are an essential practice for studying birds. Follow the button above to learn more about this simple activity, or check out the brief description on my blog page. In simplest terms, go outside. Find a spot and sit for some time. Wake up your senses. LOOK and LISTEN for the birds. Put yourself in a bird's world. Ask questions. These wild creatures will become more comfortable as you sit quietly. Repeat as often as you like, more often the better, to develop a relationship with the local birds so that they get to know you as you get to know them. Keep in mind that there may be times during the day when the birds are less active and much quieter. It helps to have a bird feeder or bird bath set up to attract some of the local birds. Sitting near trees, bushes or other bird habitat will make a difference as well. Have fun! Happy birding!