Birding Basics

Thinking of taking up birding as a hobby? These birding basics and tips on birding for beginners will get you started.

These Wildlife Rehab Centers are Doing Amazing Work for Birds and Other Wild Animals

Meet the heroes who gladly answer the call to care for wildlife.


What to Look for When Identifying a Bird

One big challenge when people start birding is to know what they really need to look for when they identifying...


How Bird Feet Work

Walk this way and learn why feet are as important as feathers.


Meet Merlin: the Must-Have Bird ID App

Solve bird ID mysteries with the help of Cornell Lab of Ornithology's app.


Birding Basics to Camouflaged Birds

Many camouflaged birds blend in with the background for their own survival—but you can spot them with the birding basics...


Bird Species Profile: Little Blue Heron

Check out my top 5 interesting facts about Little Blue Herons!


Low Tide Beach Birding Tips

Headed to the beach to check out the shore birds? Get birding tips to make the most of your time...


Identifying Birds by Their Song

Did you know that simply hearing a bird counts as an ID? For visually impaired people who are beginning birding,...

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.


True Colors: Decoding Bird Plumage

Brilliantly colored bird feathers serve many purposes. Learn how bird plumage protects and helps wild birds.


The Rewards of Weekend Birding

Too busy for birdwatching during the week? Try these tips to make the most of your weekend birding.


How to Introduce Kids to Birding and Nature

Get children to love birding, and those young birders become lifelong nature lovers.


A Chic Chick’s Guide to Birding

Birding with a friend is twice as nice! Gather your girlfriends and check out our guide to the best “chick”...


Follow Bird Flyways to See Migrating Birds

Want to find bird migration hotspots and see lots of migrating birds? Check out the four top North American bird...


Bird Banding and Citizen Science

Bird banding helps scientists understand behavior like bird migration. Learn about the process and how to report a banded bird.


A Shiny Solution to Deter Birds From Fruit Trees

A Shiny Solution to Deter Birds From Fruit Trees

Use a Hawk Picture to Scare Birds Away from Windows

One way to prevent birds from hitting glass is to place a picture or silhouette on the window. Try this...