Wildlife viewing: birds, bats, bears, and other animal.

|Watching the life of a white stork right in its nest from the comfort of our homes is not a problem in today's world of technology. However, the observation of animals live on the internet cannot be compared to what people can see out on in the wild.

Visiting nature to watch wild animals is an undemanding adventure and, equally, pleasant relaxation, during which animal lovers can expand their knowledge. The Spectacular Slovakia tourist guides writers, who partook in observing bats, owls, and other birds, recommend wildlife viewing.

"Every bird is different and stands out," Soa Mrkka of the Hiking.sk website said.

She has already watched wild animals a few times. "For example, the raising of offspring by laying eggs in the nests of other birds is characteristic of the cuckoo.

"But animal watching is not only about birds. People in Slovakia can also observe beavers, wolves, and bears.

These can be watched in places like the High Tatras and Poloniny National Park in the far east of the country.Watching wild animals is just one of many products of wildlife tourism, which remains a relatively undiscovered leisure activity in Slovakia.

Professional requiredThis kind of relaxation requires patience, high-quality technology, and professionals in the first place. It is because they know the areas in the woods where wild animals can be spotted and watched.

"When I imagine how bad were the devices I used and the amateur literature I learned from to recognise birds, it is much easier nowadays," said ornithologist Jan Dobsovi from the Watching.sk travel agency.

Mrkka added that her guide was equipped with an encyclopaedia, bird drawings, especially with binoculars for each participant."He also had a monocular telescope with a tripod, so that when we spotted an interesting bird, he quickly unfolded it, and we were watching it in detail," she went on to say.

Prior to heading out for a wildlife viewing trip, people should wear warm clothes and put on the right footwear as morning temperatures are low, especially in high altitudes. They would better avoid the wearing of rustling and garish clothing, as well.

Today, non-profit organisations and travel agencies organise hiking and cycling tours with the aim of watching animals in their natural environment.Only a secondThe disadvantage of watching animals right in their environment is that a specific animal can be seen only for a few seconds, or not at all, despite several hours of searching.

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