Get Yourself to Indiana's First National Park, Where the Birds Abound
With an upcoming festival celebrating spring migration, it’s time to explore the rare habitats and hundreds of species at Indiana Dunes.
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The Insider’s Guide to Birding in Central Park, New York City
It won’t be your typical birding experience—but that’s what also makes it so special. We asked the experts for tips to make the most of your visit.
Birding Bucket List: See Millions of Short-tailed Shearwaters Amass at Unimak Pass
Every summer, the birds flock in staggering numbers to feast in the food-rich waters around the Aleutian Islands.
Birdist Rule #87: Know How to Bird on Vacation with a Non-Birding Spouse
It's possible, but compromise is key.
Hawaii Counts: Meet 10 Island Birds Now Eligible For Your Life List
The American Birding Association recently voted to include Hawaii birds in their official checklist. Get to know some of the newcomers.
From the Archive: Birding Without Borders
Reports from Noah Strycker's record-setting 2015 Big Year.
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Birding by Zipline
May 16, 2012 —
Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds.
An Experiment in Ecotourism Thrives on St. John
March 20, 2012 —
Wake up in a solar-powered tent and snorkel in an aquamarine underworld while helping preserve St. John’s natural appeal. The Maho Bay resort has proven that there can be responsible, and sustainable, alternatives to your typical beach resort.
Journey to Australia, the Original Oz
March 13, 2012 —
Scorching deserts filled with birdsong, a coast dotted with life-restoring aboriginal fires, rivers pulsing with crocodiles. At once the most dangerous and beautiful place on earth, Australia’s Northern Territory is the true outback.
Beauty and the Bomb: Puerto Rico's Vieques
February 22, 2012 —
Bombs once exploded on Isla de Vieques during naval exercises. Now that the military range has been turned into a wildlife refuge, the fireworks on this Puerto Rican island are created by glowing microorganisms in its bioluminescent bay.
Mountain High: the Allure of the Country's Grandest Peak
February 13, 2012 —
One of the world’s first eco-lodges, Alaska's Camp Denali is an ideal jumping-off place for exploring America’s greatest wilderness, with wolves, bears, and caribou, all in the shadow of our most magnificent mountain.
Two Months on the Appalachian Trail
February 02, 2012 —
One hiker’s experience on the northernmost section of the East’s famous footpath.
Walking With Wordsworth: Visiting England's Lake District
December 09, 2011 —
“A wild scene of crag and mountain,” the roughly thousand square miles that comprise England’s Lake District inspired the ideals of the Romantic era and formed the roots of the environmental movement.
Mideast Miracle
November 01, 2011 —
Amid the region’s political and religious turmoil, Jordan has set up a cluster of national parks that conserve an astonishing array of biodiversity.
Fall Migration Hot Spots
October 19, 2011 —
With autumn on the horizon, you can soon witness—up close and in person—billions of wings on the go in peak season. Here are six of my favorite lookouts.
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