The fate of Emperor Penguins is largely tied to sea ice, making them particularly vulnerable to warming … Read More “Emperor Penguins ‘marching toward extinction’”
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
Large brains seem not be a requirement for complex societies … Read More “Complex society discovered in birds”
The addition of artificial nest burrows in rural north-central Oregon is helping restore the species … Read More “Burrowing Owls find a home on old Army base”
It is well-documented that seabirds mistake plastic and other small bits of human waste for food. If you haven’t seen them, images of … Read More “Gulls on island sanctuary mistake rubber bands for worms”
Watch amazing closeups of the breeding behaviors of birds-of-paradise, manakins, and other tropical birds … Read More “Netflix documentary ‘Dancing with the Birds’ celebrates stunning avian breeding displays”
Bird Identification
Use these pointers to identify Wandering Tattler, a shorebird that is essentially a Pacific Coast specialty … Read More “Identifying Wandering Tattler and Spotted Sandpiper”
A closer look at crows … Read More “Why a crow might not appear to be ‘all black’”
Photography
Photographs of owls, penguins, and more were among the 22 finalists … Read More “2019 BirdWatching Photography Awards finalists”
Stunning image of a Dalmatian Pelican is the overall winner … Read More “Bird Photographer of the Year winners announced”
Are you participating in Project FeederWatch this winter? Here's why you should.
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Locations & Travel
The Central American country is a meeting point for the birds of the Americas — and a terrific destination for birders … Read More “Honduras: A birder’s view”
Writer and photographer Jerry Uhlman shares spring hotspots along Canada’s Riviera … Read More “16 must-see birding hotspots in southern Ontario”
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”