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
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Here’s How Drastically Birding Has Changed Over the Past 50 Years
By Kenn Kaufman
On the 25th anniversary of his book "Kingbird Highway," Kenn Kaufman reflects on the many ways the hobby has transformed since he first hitchhiked across the country chasing birds in the 1970s.
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The Big Tern Cheat Sheet: How to ID Four Common Species
By Hannah Waters
In summer, North America’s four largest terns are near look-alikes. With a keen eye for detail you can tell them apart.
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Welcome to the Dark Side: Your Guide to Nocturnal Migration Birding
By Jason Gregg
Here’s everything you need to join a growing DIY community where the action heats up when the sun goes down.
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From House Finches to President Loki: The Surprises You Find When You Get Outside
By Gabriella Sotelo
How one afternoon of birdwatching for Gaby Sotelo turned into a weekend—and perhaps a lifetime—full of birds.
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The ‘Big Boom Theory’ That Could Help Conserve Common Nighthawks
By Carlyn Kranking
New research confirms that males’ wing-boom sound marks hard-to-find nesting sites—a boon for efforts to save these mysterious, declining birds.
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How You Can Help Make Birding More Welcoming and Inclusive
By Freya McGregor
It's easy to create a friendly and encouraging birding community when you keep these pointers in mind.
Remember that Audubon depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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Meet the Bird Guide and Blogger on a Mission to Keep Women Birders Safe
By Cinnamon Janzer
Tiffany Kersten spent 2021 shining a light on the dangers many birders face in the field—and broke a birding record along the way.
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10 Fun Facts about the House Finch
By Lauren Leffer
These common and adaptable birds provide a welcome pop of color at feeders from coast to coast. But they weren’t always so ubiquitous.
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10 Fun Facts About the Red-tailed Hawk
By Carlyn Kranking
There’s a lot to love about this familiar raptor, from its courtship acrobatics to its masterful hunting.
Ask Kenn!
Ask Kenn: What’s Up With Bird Color Morphs and Phases?
By Kenn Kaufman
In some species, many adults wear different color patterns from others. Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon, and the lingo to describe it.
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