Reward is now $10,000 in November 2019 Louisiana case … Read More “BirdWatching reader doubles reward in crane shooting”
Leading Off
Ever since the first issue of Birder’s World magazine (the predecessor of BirdWatching), in 1987, we have published stories about places to go birding … Read More “Download a free guide to bird-photography hotspots”
In the News
If your state and local officials don’t close parks, it’s up to you to stay home … Read More “It’s time to close public lands and bird from home”
A group of birders can’t leave Peru due to coronavirus travel restrictions … Read More “American birders stuck in Peru after borders closed”
How birders can help canceled festivals come back strong next year … Read More “Canceled birding festivals, conservation groups need your support”
A conservationist and birder in China’s capital offers tips for birders under lockdown … Read More “A letter from Beijing on birding and COVID-19”
Bird Identification
Use these tips to tell the difference between Pygmy Nuthatch and its close relative Brown-headed Nuthatch … Read More “Identifying Pygmy Nuthatch and Brown-headed Nuthatch”
How sleeping postures can help you identify distant ducks, loons, grebes, and other waterbirds … Read More “Identifying waterbirds in winter”
Photography
Rajesh Mohan’s stunning image of a Northern Gannet from a Quebec breeding colony wins first place in our contest … Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Northern Gannet”
15 great images of birds from our recent Bird Portrait Contest … Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest honorable mentions”
What birds have you spotted while social distancing? Here are photos from some of our readers. #BackyardBirds… https://t.co/hoUoPFsNaX - Submit your best photos of birds to win a Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens and more!… https://t.co/khdfPv8Rmq
- Follow this advice for feeding birds in the spring.
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- Photo of the day: John Frazier shared this image of a Red-breasted Nuthatch at a feeder near the Blue Ridge Mountai… https://t.co/3RxDahw44u
Birds have long been considered unique for their colored shells, but as it turns out, those same exact pigments can… https://t.co/oLcBsSigoE
Locations & Travel
Use our guide to find tours to birding hotspots around the world … Read More “Searchable birding-tour directory now available”
A birder shares her experience exploring the hallowed grounds that were once Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad … Read More “Searching for Chuck-will’s-widows at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge”
We’ve published “Hotspots Near You” since October 2006. In it, we provide up-to-date information from local birders about easily accessible places to watch birds. We offer maps, directions, bird lists, links, contact information, and detailed descriptions of hotspots that are great for birding close to home. Read More “Hotspots Near You”