A study published today in the journal Evolution explains why hummingbird feathers are so iridescent; that is, why they shimmer in the light and shift … Read More “New research: Why hummingbirds’ feathers shimmer”
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 colony was home to Royal Terns, Sandwich Terns, Black Skimmers, several species of gull, and Gull-billed Terns … Read More “Virginia destroys state’s largest waterbird colony, resists calls to build new island”
Conservationists express considerable concern for bird species with small ranges and small pre-fire-season populations … Read More “Australia’s bushfires: An ‘unprecedented’ wildlife emergency”
A study published today in the journal Evolution explains why hummingbird feathers are so iridescent; that is, why they shimmer in the light and shift … Read More “New research: Why hummingbirds’ feathers shimmer”
5 trends in birding that stand out from the last decade … Read More “How birdwatching changed in the 2010s”
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”
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”
Our interactive map of hotspots provides full descriptions, bird lists, maps, and other information for birding loc… https://t.co/xk8gVRNFC7 - American Sparrows share similar traits to other sparrows. Use these tips to correctly identify them. @KennKaufman… https://t.co/qr6PVioA6t
- Learn how birds keep warm in the winter. #Birds #Winter
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- In this free guide, sponsored by @getolympus, we highlight seven locations from New Jersey to Arizona to British Co… https://t.co/qkENB41YpV
- Photo of the day: David Mundy photographed this Great Gray Owl making a close low-level fly-by in Turner Valley, Al… https://t.co/KaQlG8uXfd
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”