I like watching birds. I choose this hobby years ago because I like birds and enjoy being close to the nature. Bird watching is a good hobby so it isn't very expensive. As a beginner, all you need is curiosity and a notebook. When you become curious about it, you may want to buy more books about birds and a better telescope. Not special skills are needed, but it helps if I join a bird watching club. They can teach you when and where to watch birds and what to watch them. You will also be taught about geography or the weather. If you want to become a bird watcher, I strong suggest you try to find a bird watching club, and they will help you get start. Good luck!