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How to Harness Spring Weather for Spectacular Birding
March 27, 2026 — To get the most out of the season, watch the skies (and radar).
Aerial landscape of an elevated boardwalk zigzagging through a lush green wetland.
7 Canopy Walks Where You Can Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Spring Migration
March 27, 2026 — Save your neck by getting up to tree level at elevated walks around North America.
Destinations
Bird Festivals in Washington
March 26, 2026 — There is a festival or bird count in Washington throughout the year on both sides of the Cascade Mountain Range! Which one will you attend this year?
WASHINGTON Birding News
Owen and Quentin Reiser at their car, seen through a binocular lens with a black vignette. And a photo of Quentin Reiser holding a painted wooden Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
Their Birding Documentary Became a Surprise Hit, but the Reiser Brothers Are Just Getting Started
March 26, 2026 — With a new project about their search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, the irreverent, road-tripping filmmakers behind “Listers” are going for more than laughs.
Profiles
A man looks at a pond through binoculars.
What It's Like Inside the Brain of An Expert Birder
March 20, 2026 — Neuroscientist Erik Wing talks us through his new research, which reveals how birding can literally reshape the mind.
Birding News
Three women with binoculars look up in front of a foggy mountain landscape.
From Lifer Warblers to Highland Rarities, This Guatemala Christmas Bird Count Was Full of Thrills
February 11, 2026 — Locals take the lead in the annual survey in a landscape of lakes and volcanoes.
Christmas Bird Count
A rufous-colored screech-owl sits squinting in a tree hollow, blending in with the bark.
Meet the Owls of North America—and Learn a Fun Fact For Each
February 07, 2026 — Get to know all 19 owl species you can see in the United States, and how they differ.
Birding 101
A wild Muscovy Duck flying close over the surface of blue water.
What's the Difference Between Wild and Domestic Muscovy Ducks?
January 29, 2026 — The strange, bumpy-faced waterfowl can be found across the United States, but in almost all cases the birds are domestic versions of the wild ducks. Here's how to know which is which.
Bird Identificiation
A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That? Start With These Basic Bird Groups
January 14, 2026 — The first step to identifying a bird is knowing the different types of common birds you can see.
Birding 101
This Roaming Raptor Has Been Surprising U.S. Birders—and More Could Be on the Way
January 07, 2026 — Limited to Central and South America until a few short years ago, Yellow-headed Caracaras are turning heads from California to Delaware as their range expands northward.
Bird News