If you want to watch birds, early in the morning is perhaps the best time since at these times, birds may be actively searching for food and would thus be better subjects for observing and studying. Maybe that is where we get the phrase “Early bird catches the worm”?

While you are out there, it would be good if you have some detailed knowledge of the appearance, sounds, behavior as well as the likely habitat of the birds to get any success in your search for birds and their habits. To achieve best results, be stealthy as well as patient.  You will be handsomely rewarded.

In temperate zones, the most active time of the year for bird watching would be during spring as well as fall when there is bird migration and the most number of birds will be seen. Such birds usually travel North or South to winter or nest in those regions. So if you are living in any of these areas, do take note.