What Birding Can Teach Us About Living
July 18, 2025 —
After an inspiring pigeon encounter with her son, a mother discovered a new appreciation for birds and the everyday wonders around us.
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A Bird You Need to See: the Greater Roadrunner
July 01, 2025 —
Spotting this speedy desert dweller in the wild is about as surreal as birding gets.
Smart Bird Feeders Are Connecting Us to Wildlife —and Each Other—Like Never Before
June 20, 2025 —
The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.
How to Help Others Quickly Locate a Bird in a Tree
June 10, 2025 —
Follow these simple steps to avoid a miscommunication meltdown and ensure everyone gets a look.
A First-of-Its-Kind Event Helps Blind Birders Build Community
June 05, 2025 —
We spoke with some of the more than 150 blind and visually impaired birders who participated in the May celebration to learn about the challenges they face and the joy they find in the outdoors.
Birding Bucket List: Tour America's ‘Duck Factory' in the Bird-Packed Prairie Pothole Region
March 25, 2025 —
Glacier-carved fields and ephemeral wetlands provide a crucial stopover for long-distance migrants and prolific breeding grounds for a wide variety of duck species and other waterfowl.
How (and Why) to Host a Bird Sit
March 24, 2025 —
Casual or competitive, stationary birding events provide a refreshingly different outdoor experience.
You Have What It Takes to Lead Bird Outings
March 24, 2025 —
Not a bird expert? Not a problem. To guide a group you need enthusiasm and a welcoming attitude, not perfect ID skills.
Remembering "The Bird of the Century," a Half-Century Later
March 03, 2025 —
In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy that ensued was a watershed moment for a burgeoning birding community.
