Birding

The Best Places to See Seabirds Without Getting Seasick
November 20, 2019 — Visit one of these five famous seawatching destinations on your next birding adventure.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are American Robins Really Robins?
November 05, 2019 — Also this month: What is the one U.S. birding destination every birder should visit? And why can't I count the Great White Heron as a lifer?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Will My Feeder Keep Birds From Migrating?
October 04, 2019 — Also this month: What happens when a bird gets lost? And what was the most recent newly discovered bird in the U.S.?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do So Many White Birds Have Black Wingtips?
September 04, 2019 — Also this month: Are kingfishers more photo-friendly this time of year? And what bird would Kenn ride if he could?
This Mysterious Tropical Bachelor Likes to Summer in Maine
August 23, 2019 — For 15 years, a lone Red-billed Tropicbird has attracted visitors and researchers with his unusual habits and misguided mating attempts.
Five Antidotes to Beat the Birding Blues Between Migrations
August 07, 2019 — Birders need to fill the downtime from spring to fall somehow—and they don't always have to use binoculars.
Which Birds Sing All Summer Long?
July 31, 2019 — From goldfinches to thrushes, the outdoors aren't as quiet as they seem.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
July 15, 2019 — A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Hello, Mountain-gem! The 2019 Update To North American Bird Names Is Here.
July 05, 2019 — An emerging duck trio and some other new labels to consider.
Pale Male Is a Legend—But Is He Still Alive?
June 07, 2019 — Some believe New York City's famous Red-tailed Hawk is a survivor extraordinaire. Not a chance, others say.