Birding

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.

Birding Advice

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.

Photography Ethics

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.

Birding Advice

Meet the Bird Guide and Blogger on a Mission to Keep Women Birders Safe

January 07, 2022 — Tiffany Kersten spent 2021 shining a light on the dangers many birders face in the field—and broke a birding record along the way.

Birding News

It's Time to Redefine 'Birding'

August 02, 2021 — Anyone who enjoys birds—wherever, however—should be able to call themselves a birder.

Birding News

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.

Birding Advice

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.

Birding Advice

Do You Know Your Yellow-Rumps?

May 20, 2020 — A guide to identifying Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies and their intergrades.

ROCKIES Bird Identificiation

Kids No Longer Have to Bird or Feel Alone, Thanks to This Club

March 22, 2019 — Thirteen years ago, six teens helped launch a group for young birders in Ohio. Since then, others across the world have adopted their model.

Birding News