Birding

A Tribute to Bill Thompson III, a Birding Leader, Innovator, and Friend
April 16, 2019 — The affable, witty editor of 鈥淏ird Watcher鈥檚 Digest鈥 built bridges for beginners and experts alike.
10 Common Bird Songs Made Less Confusing
April 12, 2019 — Wren or sparrow? Robin or grosbeak? Some spring migrants sound similar鈥攗ntil you 鈥渟ee鈥 their calls.
How Do You Blaze a Trail That Everyone Can Enjoy?
April 02, 2019 — Birding with a disability can be difficult and lonely. These advocates are working to change that, one park at a time.
From Birding in the Bronx to Birding on Your Screens, It's Been a Journey
March 21, 2019 — Jason Ward, a birder and host of the new Topic show 'Birds of North America,' reflects on the unorthodox path that got him to this point.
How to Tell a Canvasback from a Redhead
March 14, 2019 — Focus on size, head shape, and body color to distinguish these deluxe ducks.
Welcome to Birdpunk: A Subculture of a Subculture
March 13, 2019 — Punk has always been about embracing different forms of expression. Meet the people who are putting birding on that spectrum.
Dark-eyed Juncos, Backyard Gems, Come in a Dazzling Array of Colors
March 01, 2019 — The six flavors of junco were long considered separate species. Recent science shows that they instead boldly exhibit evolution in real time.
Want a Training Ground for Your Birding Skills? Try Patch Birding
February 28, 2019 — Birders around the world are immersing themselves in nearby nature, and you can, too.
Take the John James 探花精选 鈥楤irds of America鈥 Quiz
February 27, 2019 — We've chosen excerpts from 15 of JJA's original writings. Can you guess which bird he was describing?
How Kenn Met Kimberly鈥攁nd 13 Other Birdy Love Stories
February 14, 2019 — From the City of Angels to the tip of Andes, these couples all have one thing in common.