Birding

What Nesting Materials Are Safe for Birds?
April 22, 2019 — Follow these dos and don'ts if you want to help your feathered neighbors build their homes this spring.
Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle
April 18, 2019 — More people see the allure of pedal power in a car-centric world.
Why Autism Makes the Outdoors More Beautiful—and Complicated
April 17, 2019 — A naturalist in Texas takes us birding from their point of view.
A Tribute to Bill Thompson III, a Birding Leader, Innovator, and Friend
April 16, 2019 — The affable, witty editor of “Bird Watcher’s Digest” 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—until you “see” 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.
Kids No Longer Have to Bird or Feel Alone, Thanks to This Club
March 22, 2019 — Thirteen years ago, six teens helped launch a group for young birders in Ohio. Since then, others across the world have adopted their model.
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.