Birding Advice

Two Blue-winged Teals squabble.
Where to Go Birding in Fort Collins
April 27, 2022 — Great places to discover the birds of Fort Collins, Colorado.
A Yellow-headed Blackbird sings from cattails.
Where to Find Birds in Salt Lake City
April 26, 2022 — Great places to start exploring Salt Lake City birding.
A Western Meadowlark stands alert in a field of tall, green grass.
Where to Look for Birds During Spring Migration
April 25, 2022 — Learn about birds commonly seen in the spring in the Rockies and where to look for them.
Birdist Rule #85: Write In Your Field Guides
April 21, 2022 — Turn your adventures into an heirloom.
Welcome to the Dark Side: Your Guide to Nocturnal Migration Birding
April 04, 2022 — Here’s everything you need to join a growing DIY community where the action heats up when the sun goes down.
Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field
January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.
How You Can Help Make Birding More Welcoming and Inclusive
January 14, 2022 — It's easy to create a friendly and encouraging birding community when you keep these pointers in mind.
It's Time to Redefine 'Birding'
August 02, 2021 — Anyone who enjoys birds—wherever, however—should be able to call themselves a birder.
Yellow Warbler. Raymond Hennessy/Alamy
Two Fantastic Warblers Anyone Can Find
May 14, 2021 — Ready to up your warbler game but not sure where to begin? Seek out water to get started with this popular pair.
Do Yourself a Favor This Spring: Go See the American Woodcock’s ‘Sky Dance’
March 26, 2021 — Timberdoodles have one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds, and you should definitely check it out. Here’s how.