Birding

Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business

February 20, 2025 — More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.

Birding News

A male American Goldfinch perched on a branch.

Mindful Birding

February 07, 2025 — Combining the joy of observing birds with the benefits of mindfulness.

ROCKIES

The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds

November 25, 2024 — Community science and Christmastime go hand in hand thanks to Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, but conservationists use eBird data year-round to improve the life of birds—Alaska’s included.

ALASKA Community Science at Audubon

Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.

How Everyone’s Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience

November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online

Birding News

A Red Crossbill looks down from its perch in a pine tree, holding a seed in its beak.

Fancy Finches? This Extensive New Field Guide Is For You

October 04, 2024 — Co-authored by a finch expert and veteran guide writer, the book covers everything from House Finches to honeycreepers. (Yep, they're finches, too.)

Field Guides

A Red-flanked Bluetail perches on a thin branch against a green background.

How Rare Is That Rare Bird?

September 23, 2024 — When you consider all the factors that go into the unlikeliest vagrant sightings, it makes you wonder ...

Birding News

Birding Tours on Cattle Ranches?

September 12, 2024 — Audubon Conservation Ranching and Reefs to Rockies add a new dimension to ecotourism.

ROCKIES Conservation Ranching

A Redpoll perches on a pink plant eating its fuzzy white flowers.

Lumping Redpolls and Splitting Seabirds: This Year's Updates to North American Bird Names

August 07, 2024 — The American Ornithological Society recently announced its checklist changes for 2024—and there’s quite a bit for birders to catch up on.

Bird Names & Taxonomy