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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48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): Portland, Oregon
August 04, 2015 —
Riverside rambles, cool weather, and culinary greatness make Portland an ideal natural hub.
48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): Oklahoma City
June 29, 2015 —
Get a kick out of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers and Painted Buntings along Route 66.
Spring Into Birding
April 22, 2015 —
Come late April and May, these five places are buzzing with birds of all shapes and sizes.
48 Hours of Birding (and Other Things): New York City
April 18, 2015 —
There's nothing like spring migration in Manhattan and Queens.
8 Great Winter Birding Trails
January 17, 2015 —
Where to find North America's great diversity of wintertime birds.
River of Raptors
January 01, 2015 —
One of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles takes place every autumn as millions of hawks and other soaring birds funnel through Veracruz, Mexico, where a pioneering program aims to keep them flowing for millennia to come.
Costa Rica Untapped
January 01, 2015 —
If you’re looking for real wilderness adventure in one of the world’s most popular nature travel destinations, get off the beaten path on the Osa Peninsula.
Parrots of the Caribbean
January 01, 2015 —
If you have heard of Bonaire at all, you may think of it as a haven for scuba divers or, maybe, loggerhead turtles. But this tiny island might also offer the best chance of survival for the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot.
Audubon's Field Guide to Birding Trails
December 17, 2014 —
There are a lot of species to see out there. Here are four sets of regional birding trails to guide you to some of the country's great spots.
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