Joel_Sartore_Birding. A blind at Rowe Audubon Sanctuary in Nebraska. Joel Sartore

Birding

Outside your door, on your way to work, at the beach—birds are everywhere. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first pair of binoculars or an experienced birder in search of identification tips, we have it all here for you. So go on, start exploring. 

Most Recent Birding Stories 

The Flyways

Chile prepares to include birds in its GDP

By Javiera Ferreyra
March 07, 2023 — Chile is a world destination for adventure and nature tourism. This line of the economy is growing and will soon reach higher levels thanks to the fact that birdwatching is on the rise in the country.
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This Wave Theory of Spring Migration Will Prepare You for Your Next Birding Outing

By Hannah Waters
March 06, 2023 — Songbirds don’t leave their wintering grounds all together. Here’s when to expect different species as they cross the eastern United States.
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Appreciate These Magnificent Avian Nests—and the Next One You Find in the Field

By Hannah Waters
March 06, 2023 — Birds build an amazing variety of nest types, and each construction is a work of art.
A small, black and yellow American Goldfinch clings to a feeder while eating little, black Nyjer seeds.
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What’s the Deal With Nyjer?

By Kevin Dupzyk
March 06, 2023 — The tiny black seed is a favorite of finches, but where does it come from? And why is it always capitalized?
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Mixology: Breaking Down 5 Common Birdseed Blends

By Kevin Dupzyk
March 06, 2023 — With all the products available these days, sometimes the jargon and claims can get confusing. Here’s a quick primer.
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Yeah, Sitting on the Couch Is Great, But Have You Ever Seen a Short-eared Owl?

By Andy McGlashen
February 15, 2023 — Brighten up a winter’s day by seeking out this amazing, accessible raptor.
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Getting to Know Neighborhood Birds During a Winter Storm

By Gabrielle Saleh
February 13, 2023 — A Texas winter storm was a great reminder of the variety of avian life that awaits you if you just take a look outside.
A Cedar Waxwing and a Bohemian Waxwing perched on a branch, both holding a berry in their mouth.
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Stylish and Social, Winter Waxwings Provide a Wonderful ID Challenge

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum
December 16, 2022 — Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings look very similar and are more likely to intermingle in the colder months. Here’s how to tell them apart.
A flock of Common Redpolls fly through a snowy field in golden sunlight.
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This Year’s Bonanza of Boreal Birds Once Again Bears Out the Winter Finch Forecast

By Andy McGlashen
December 15, 2022 — As predicted, grosbeaks, crossbills, and other northern birds are on the move, visiting feeders and delighting birders. Prognosticator Tyler Hoar explains what goes into the annual projection.
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Log On and Team Up for a Whole New Type of Big Year

By Maya Richard-Craven
December 15, 2022 — Audubon staff used eBird in 2022 for a count that emphasized collaboration over competition. Here’s how to launch your own group effort.