ORIGINAL: Rick James
When you have finally located a bird........DON'T BE AFRAID TO MOVE ON THEM. That is the best advise I can give. I try my best to get within 150 yards of them, closer if I think I can get away with it.
to add to that, another "golden rule" is that in the spring, with lots of foliage on the trees, birds are closer than they sound! i've scared alot away in my beginning days by thinking that muffled gobble was further than it was.... good luck, and welcome!