The market for cameras and lenses for birders is changing fast. Here’s what you need to know … Read More “Best cameras for bird photography”
Leading Off
Local birders praised for saving ‘a whole community of rare and beautiful birds … Read More “St. Louis heron rookery has more than 230 nests — and counting”
In the News
The head of the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory has spearheaded many conservation projects … Read More “Bill Mueller retiring from Wisconsin-based observatory”
Friends aim to carry on Mary Jo Ballator’s legacy … Read More “Birders raising funds to save southeastern Arizona sanctuary”
Local birders praised for saving ‘a whole community of rare and beautiful birds … Read More “St. Louis heron rookery has more than 230 nests — and counting”
‘Plumage mimicry’ happens among pairs of distantly related woodpeckers all over the world … Read More “Why some woodpeckers imitate a neighbor’s appearance”
Bird Identification
Use these tips from Kenn Kaufman to spot Snail Kites … Read More “Identifying Snail Kite”
Focusing on wing coverts can lead to further insights about birds … Read More “What birders should know about wing feathers”
Photography
Audubon Photography Awards honors … Read More “Audubon announces 2019 photo contest winners”
Photos of Snowy-bellied Hummingbird, Arctic Terns, Violet-tailed Sylph, and more … Read More “10 images from master bird photographer Owen Deutsch”
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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”