Since I moved here four years ago, I reached some conditions to really enjoy birdwatching and try to improve my photography skills, I know it is a long road to ride. First, I joined to the Ornithologist Association (as an amateur), I began studied about the species according to the different regions in the country, and I began making a personal list of species near my house. As a result of my little research I planted trees and flowers for birds, butterflies and insects. We made a fountain too. Now they are closer and closer, I can recognize some sounds and characteristics. Fortunately where I live is a convergence area of different regions . I took this course because I need developing skills in photography as you said in the introduction. Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge. I live in Costa Rica, in a district of Alajuela´s Province the name is Atenas (it is known as the best climate in the world!). Let me know if you come some day