The findings mark a quantum leap in bird discoveries … Read More “Researchers discover 10 new bird taxa in little-explored Asian islands”
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
The bird was the 10th Whooping Crane shot and killed in Louisiana since 2011 … Read More “$5,000 reward offered in latest Whooping Crane shooting”
Restoration of nesting habitat in Virginia, a Whooping Crane tragedy in Louisiana, and more … Read More “Birds in the news in mid-February”
One of the world’s rarest birds, once thought to be extinct, successfully bred in the wild late last year. The crop of ducklings marks … Read More “Rare Madagascar Pochard takes step toward recovery”
The findings mark a quantum leap in bird discoveries … Read More “Researchers discover 10 new bird taxa in little-explored Asian islands”
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
Bird Photographer of the Year, an annual international photo competition based in the U.K., is accepting entries for its 2020 competition through November 30 … Read More “North American birds featured in international photo competition”
Photographs of owls, penguins, and more were among the 22 finalists … Read More “2019 BirdWatching Photography Awards finalists”
Here's some advice to get your nestlings into birds and birdwatching. #Birding
https://t.co/ZChlpigWVm - Use these tips from @KennKaufman and photos from Brian E. Small to identify Bell's Vireo.
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- We have a slideshow of several new birds recently discovered in Asia.
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- Don't delay, enter your best photos of birds to our 2020 BirdWatching Photography Awards by April 17, and you could… https://t.co/HBYPBdzN9h
- New to our Rarities Gallery: George Dokes photographed this Tropical Kingbird at Lake Saracen in Pine Bluff, Arkans… https://t.co/5XuSHPpjKH
Locations & Travel
Use our guide to find tours to birding hotspots around the world … Read More “Searchable birding-tour directory now available”
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”