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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Why Knowing Your Local Bird Sounds Is the Key to Unlocking New IDs
April 12, 2017 — Part four of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
How to Memorize Bird Songs by Using Mental Images
April 12, 2017 — Part three of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
April 12, 2017 — Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
Learn Your Local Birds’ Regional “Accents”
April 12, 2017 — Part seven of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
A Beginner’s Guide to Common Bird Sounds and What They Mean
April 12, 2017 — Part two of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
Birding By Ear
How Millennia-Old Penguin Poo Led Scientists to a Volcanic Discovery
April 12, 2017 — When Antarctic researchers found bones in an unusually smelly sediment core, they stumbled on evidence of how volcano eruptions shape ecology.
News
What It's Like to Camp Out With 15,000 Sandhill Cranes
April 11, 2017 — An intrepid Audubon staffer beds down amid one of Earth's greatest migrations.
News
Create a Hummingbird Haven With Native Flowering Plants
April 10, 2017 — As hummers make their way north for spring, draw them to your yard or space with the plants they need to refuel.
Podcast
Here's How to Prepare for a Bird Photography Trip
April 07, 2017 — To capture truly great shots, you need to go where the birds are. Follow these tips to make sure your excursion pays off.
Tips and How-Tos
Birdist Rule #94: Consider a Career in Birds
April 07, 2017 — If birding just isn't enough, there are lots of opportunities out there.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding