A survey of our readers sparked an answer and question about an endangered bird on the popular game show … Read More “BirdWatchingDaily was a source for Jeopardy!“
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
Editor’s note: Updated with information about Maine’s new law. Four eastern states are stepping up in the fight to reduce balloon litter, which … Read More “Balloon-release bans benefit birds, other wildlife”
‘We must ensure that longstanding protections for birds are fully maintained while providing greater regulatory certainty … Read More “Bill would strengthen Migratory Bird Treaty Act”
A case in Madison, Wisconsin, is the first ever legal challenge to a bird-friendly building ordinance … Read More “Developers sue over bird-friendly building code”
Florida’s J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island will be the first national wildlife refuge to expand its accessibility initiatives to … Read More “Refuge to unveil scope for colorblind visitors”
Bird Identification
Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for on these familiar and popular backyard birds … Read More “Identifying North America’s five titmouse species”
Use these tips to identify two of the most prominent groups of streaky brown birds … Read More “Learn to differentiate finches and sparrows”
Photography
Other bird families at the top of the list were colorful pigeons, emerald turacos, and distinctive hoopoes … Read More “What is the ‘most Instagrammable’ bird? Study says frogmouths”
Andy Raupp’s photo of this berry-flipping waxwing won the top prize in the contest. Congrats, Andy … Read More “2020 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Cedar Waxwing”
Encouraging news from @BirdWatchDaily: The States of MD, VA & ME have now banned intentional outdoor balloon-relea… https://t.co/LQyB3Fuiy1 
The spotted lanternfly is a large, colorful planthopper native to Asia. It was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 a… https://t.co/VPWw28B09t - Submit your best bird portrait for a chance to win a Nikon 10×42 Monarch 5 Binoculars and much more! Check out Raje… https://t.co/a9inQlglXB
- ICYMI: Oregon has joined Washington and California in protecting Marbled Murrelets as endangered under the state’s… https://t.co/6H8kcSUH41
- #PhotoOfTheDay: A Belted Kingfisher takes a short break from its fast flying trips looking for food in the marshlan… https://t.co/kf0FKZy8CL
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”
This excerpt from Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife explains how to purchase native plants for your yard … Read More “Tips for finding and growing native plants for birds”
Find out how easy it is to attract cardinals, orioles, and other birds with seeds, oranges, suet, and other treats … Read More “Birdfeeding basics”