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Do Nations With the Most Birds Attract the Most Bird Tourists?
October 03, 2025 — Bird-rich Colombia has seen explosive bird tourism growth, according to a new study that sifted through eBird data. But not all tropical nations are fulfilling their bird tourism potential.
Birding News
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Get to Know the Brothers Behind the Buzziest Birding Film in Years
September 29, 2025 — Owen and Quentin Reiser take us behind the scenes of 鈥淟isters鈥 and preview their next project.
Movies & TV
A Red-headed Woodpecker clings to the side of a mossy tree, its beak wide open holding a large nut.
Discover Every Woodpecker in North America鈥擶here They Live and Fun Facts
September 26, 2025 — Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S. woodpecker species with this quick primer.
About Birds
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This Psychologist Wants to Hear About the Moment You Fell in Love with Birds
September 19, 2025 — By collecting 鈥渟park bird stories,鈥 Jenn Lodi-Smith aims to understand why people get hooked on birds鈥攁nd how to encourage those experiences.
People sit on a bench in an urban park and look through binoculars.
A New Program Helps New York鈥檚 Public-Housing Residents Discover the Nature Right Outside Their Doors
September 19, 2025 — The city鈥檚 housing authority houses half a million people on campuses rich in green space. Advocates see that as a big opportunity to bring birding鈥檚 benefits to more New Yorkers.
Birding News
Illustration of kids building bird houses at a table and looking out the window at birds.
How Educators Are Fostering the Next Generation of Avian Advocates
September 18, 2025 — Experts say it isn鈥檛 hard to get kids excited about birds鈥攁nd conservation action.
Birding News
A chickadee perched on a thin branch with its beak open, vocalizing.
Want to Find Fall Warblers? Listen for Chickadees
September 04, 2025 — The calls of these resident stalwarts serve as an alarm bell for migrating songbirds鈥攁nd a helpful beacon for birders.
Birding Advice
Orange fish in pond
Hidden Gems Along the Anchorage Birding Trail
September 03, 2025 — The Anchorage Birding Trail hosts some of the richest displays of bird life the city has to offer, but these sites have far more to discover than just feathered friends.
AK Trails
A colorful, iridescent pigeon preens its mate, standing on a wood railing with a black background.
What Birding Can Teach Us About Living
July 18, 2025 — After an inspiring pigeon encounter with her son, a mother discovered a new appreciation for birds and the everyday wonders around us.
Essays
A roadrunner leaps off the edge of a rock with its long tail pointed straight up.
A Bird You Need to See: the Greater Roadrunner
July 01, 2025 — Spotting this speedy desert dweller in the wild is about as surreal as birding gets.
Birding Advice