Birding

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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.

Bird Feeding and Care

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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.

Birding Advice

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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 celebration to learn about the challenges they face and the joy they find in the outdoors.

Birding News

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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.

Destinations

A group of people sitting in lawn chairs in a park, some holding binoculars.

How (and Why) to Host a Bird Sit

March 24, 2025 — Casual or competitive, stationary birding events provide a refreshingly different outdoor experience.

Birding Advice

Christopher Joe speaks to a group of people outside, many of whom have binoculars.

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.

Birding Advice

Old photo of a gull in flight over water.

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.

Birding News