Birding

Can't Take a Birding Vacation? Try Google Street View Instead
December 04, 2018 — A flourishing Facebook group is using the mapping tool to find birds all over the world—and they've already checked off hundreds of species.
Everything You Need to Know to Do a Free (and Fun) Christmas Bird Count
November 30, 2018 — You don’t need experience or even binoculars to be part of this age-old holiday tradition.
A Sibling Rivalry Through Twitches and Tweets—with Jeffrey Ward
November 26, 2018 — “Jason taught me 90 percent of everything I know. He’s been a big part of the bird aspect of my life.”
Patience, Happiness, and Other Virtues Learned From Birds—with Jason Ward
November 26, 2018 — “If you just look and observe the world around you, you’ll find that things are not that bad.”
Four Reasons to Check Out the Birds While You Run
November 21, 2018 — From city pavement to country fields, run-birding is picking up speed. We asked the pros why they do it and how to do it best.
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 — By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.
eBird Rolls Out Fun New Feature That Serves as a SparkNotes for Species
November 06, 2018 — With Explore Species, you can access the breadth of Cornell's avian intel from a single, interactive portal.
Can You Identify the Birds Behind These Creepy Calls?
October 31, 2018 — Hint: They aren't all owls.
Dear Hunters: To Put More Venison in Your Freezer, Start Birding
October 26, 2018 — Instead of rebooting your backcountry skills every fall, just redirect them from birds to bucks.
Five Regal Orioles That Put Other Fall Colors to Shame
October 19, 2018 — From ochre to hellfire orange, these birds scream Halloween in any season.