Here are tips for shoppers and recommendations for the best models at numerous price points … Read More “A binocular buyers guide for birders”
Leading Off
Benefits for members include invitations to quarterly webinars featuring David Sibley, Kenn Kaufman, and other experts … Read More “BirdWatching Membership Program offers premium ID and photo content”
In the News
The law would invest $1.4 billion in dedicated annual funding to recover at-risk wildlife species … Read More “Conservation groups push for federal wildlife recovery act”
The project is designed to provide crucial insight into the raptor’s movements … Read More “Project tracks Swallow-tailed Kites by GPS”
In a study in eastern Canada, breeding habitat loss occurred for 66% of 54 common forest bird species from 1985 to 2020 … Read More “Study: Huge declines in forest birds due to clearcutting, monocultures”
Here are 37 festivals where you can have wonderful birding experiences … Read More “Birding festivals happening in May 2022”
Bird Identification
Learn how to distinguish this long-distance migrant from similar-looking sandpiper species … Read More “Identify Pectoral Sandpiper with these tips”
Why the appearance of first-year birds in the same species can differ significantly … Read More “David Sibley explains variability in songbirds”
Photography
Karen Griggs Winchester’s stunning photo of crane colts resting on their mother’s back won the top prize … Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Sandhill Cranes”
Dennis Stogsdill’s up-close photo of a Southern Ground Hornbill’s face and especially its eyelashes takes second place in our contest … Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Southern Ground Hornbill”
Birding at home
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson provides advice on how to buy birdseed, suet, and other feeder fare … Read More “A birdfeeding shopping list”
Watch the video feed from Canopy Lodge here … Read More “Panama Fruit Feeders camera”
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats … Read More “Birdfeeding basics”