Birding

My Brief Reign and Embarrassing Fall as a Fantasy Birder
February 05, 2020 — Here's where I failed and the best players cleaned up during 2019's inaugural fantasy birding season.
Everyone Has a Bird Question They’re Waiting to Ask
January 16, 2020 — If they’re paying enough attention to birds to ask questions, they’re halfway to becoming an advocate for wildlife.
How to Boost Your Mindfulness and Empathy While Birding
December 20, 2019 — Turning your focus to nature and wildlife can help allay stress and anxiety. But always make others feel at ease, too.
Birds Saved Debi Shearwater. Is She Really Going to Call it Quits?
December 20, 2019 — After 40-plus years of leading sold-out pelagic birding tours off the California coast, the trailblazing conservationist says it’s time to retire.
The Key to the Christmas Bird Count's 120 Years of Success? The People.
December 13, 2019 — Drones and trail cams may be increasingly common in avian monitoring, but ÃÛèÖAPP's CBC remains dependent on dedicated humans.
Category: Get in the Game
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars for less than $150.
Category: Good Value
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $150–$300 range.
Category: Upper Mid-Range
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $500–$1,000 range.
Category: Lower Mid-Range
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $300–$500 range.
Category: Top of the Line
November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $2,000-plus range.