Why go birding on a skateboard?

If you are a bit more interested in birds than in skateboards, I encourage you to get a skateboard. If the last time you were on a skateboard was more than 20 years ago (I'll admit that it was a bit longer than that for me), its time to get back on. It will take you a few days to get comfortable but it's worth it. You only need to move in a straight line and there are no cars or curbs to contend with when you are birding. Just be sure to put your binoculars strap over your head and shoulder and push them toward your back while you are riding so that they don't dangle--it's much harder to keep you balance if your binos are dangling and bouncing against your chest. Also, be sure to wear pants with a big enough front pocket to fit your birding book--I don't advise holding anything in your hands while you are skating.