Don Torino's latest column on wildnewjersey.tv is about what it takes to be a birder.

Here's a sample: "A birder is someone who deeply cares about the birds. Birds are a part of their everyday lives. They see birds when driving to work, walking to the bus stop or on their way to school.

"A birder understands and endorses the need to protect birds through conservation efforts.

"They help others understand the importance of our birds and pass on their passion for birding  by helping new birders, children and friends appreciate and respect all of the natural world, especially the birds." Amen.

Link is here.