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Two people birding in a wetland, one wearing a brown coat and the other a bright red and blue coat.
Ask Kenn: Can I See More Birds By Wearing Camouflage?
September 21, 2026 — In the field, blending in and avoiding certain colors might improve your birding—but evidence is limited, writes Audubon Field Editor Kenn Kaufman.
Birding Advice
Illustration of a group of people on a boat watching seabirds.
A Beginner's Guide to Pelagic Birding (and Why It's Worth the Seasickness)
September 21, 2026 — Keen to hit the high seas for elusive seabirds and rarities? From what to wear to how not to hurl, follow this expert advice before shoving off.
Birding Advice
A Black-and-white Warbler perched in a bright green pine tree.
The Black-and-White Birds of North America
September 14, 2026 — Explore black-and-white birds of North America. Get field marks, ID tips, and links to full species profiles for every bird you might encounter.
Birding 101
Close-up portrait of a male Northern Cardinal and a male House Finch out of focus behind him.
Get to Know the Red Birds of North America
July 17, 2026 — Spotted a red bird? Audubon's guide covers the most common red birds in North America, from the Northern Cardinal to the Scarlet Tanager. Find yours.
Birding 101
Ambalema: The Colombian Town Building Its Future Around Birds
July 07, 2026 — Birdwatching tourism is transforming the biodiversity of the Magdalena River into economic opportunities for local communities.
Audubon Americas
A Sri Lanka Frogmouth, a bizarre-looking mottled brown bird with huge eyes, a wide beak, and tiny feet, perches on a lichen-covered branch.
These Not-Quite-Nightjars Might As Well Be Muppets
June 25, 2026 — Potoos, Oilbirds, Frogmouths! Feast your eyes on some of the world's most bizarre-looking nocturnal bird species.
A Common Nighthawk flies overhead in front of a crescent moon.
The Common Nighthawk Is Your Gateway Bird to the Weird, Wonderful World of Nightjars
June 24, 2026 — Visible at dusk, the species is more readily seen than its more elusive nocturnal cousins, but all of these oddballs are worth the effort of seeing—or at least hearing—writes Kenn Kaufman.
A Hummingbird Clearwing moth hovers at a yellow flower.
Love Birdwatching? Give Bugwatching a Go This Summer
June 23, 2026 — While birds take it easy during the hottest months, set your sights on smaller wonders: insects and other arthropods all around you.
Birding Advice
A landscape of expansive prairie and distant lakes under a colorful purple sunrise.
Visit These Prairies for Grassland Birds and a Glimpse of the Past
June 17, 2026 — Although most of America’s historical prairies have been plowed under, these remnants are big enough to make you feel small.
Destinations
An old black and white photo of a woman in a long dress standing outside next to a tree.
This Early Birding Icon's Advice on Leading Bird Walks Is Still Fresh—126 Years Later
June 02, 2026 — Four tips that stand the test of time from conservation pioneer Florence Merriam Bailey, who helped popularize birding as a hobby for the masses in the late 19th century.
Birding Advice