Discover how birdwatching can do wonders for your physical and mental well-being.
Birding Basics
Thinking of taking up birding as a hobby? These birding basics and tips on birding for beginners will get you started.
Don’t have time for a Big Year of birding? Try a Big Day instead! Read more >
Bird Behavior: Caching Food
You see birds carrying seeds off from feeders to store them – but where do they go, and how do they find them again?
Cooperative Bird Behavior
Don’t underestimate the ability of birds to work as a team for survival, nest building, and feeding.
All About Bird Songs
From regional dialects to mimicry, the world of bird songs is fascinating.
The Best Moments of Spring Birds
Spring can seem a long way off, until you see the first wren gathering nest material. See our other favorite spring birds moments.
Bird Bath Tips for Winter Birds
Winter birds need water too, but bird baths often freeze over. Get cost-saving tips for offering water to birds during cold weather.
Wild Bird Diseases
Seeing sick birds at your feeder can be a concern. Learn what diseases affect wild birds and how you can help.
Why Do Birds Sing?
Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but just why do birds sing? Find out from our bird expert.
Ultimate Guide to Watching Birds in Every Season
Watching birds brings new excitement every day. Get our checklists for birding season by season.
From Our Community
Identifying Gulls
We were recently at Virginia Beach and tried looking up the various gulls we saw there when we got home. However, we are having trouble identifying them from…
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How Do You Get the Kids In Your Life Interested in Birding?
Hey all - I'm looking for clever ideas for interesting kids of any age in birding. I'd like to feature the best ones in an upcoming blog post…
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