The December 2017 issue of BirdWatching is available now at Barnes & Noble and other newsstands, as well as on digital platforms such as iTunes, Kindle, and Google Play. … Read More “December issue of BirdWatching features owls, macaws, new books, and more”
Arizona
Where you can find Chestnut-collared Longspur in February
In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting … Read More “Where you can find Chestnut-collared Longspur in February”
Reader photos of Elegant Trogon show how to tell females from males
A map, directions, and tips for birding the Patagonia Mountains, an Elegant Trogon hotspot Natural Impacts, the website of photographer Jim Burns … Read More “Reader photos of Elegant Trogon show how to tell females from males”
18 great places to watch hawks this fall
Now is the time to go hawk watching! To help you see lots of hawks, falcons, eagles, and other raptors, we’ve compiled a roundup of … Read More “18 great places to watch hawks this fall”
Flickr photo showcase: Ducks in flight
Today we are happy to share a bit of bird eye candy: gorgeous photos of flying ducks. We found each of the images below in … Read More “Flickr photo showcase: Ducks in flight”
California Condor: The largest flying bird in North America
Readers of BirdWatching in early 2013 voted California Condor the most-wanted bird in the United States and Canada. Here’s what you need to know to … Read More “California Condor: The largest flying bird in North America”
Elf Owl: The world’s smallest owl
Readers of BirdWatching in early 2013 voted Elf Owl the third most-wanted bird in the United States and Canada. Here’s what you need to know … Read More “Elf Owl: The world’s smallest owl”
Spotted Owl: Denizen of old-growth forests and steep-sided canyons
Readers of BirdWatching in early 2013 voted Spotted Owl the sixth most-wanted bird in the United States and Canada. Here’s what you need to know to … Read More “Spotted Owl: Denizen of old-growth forests and steep-sided canyons”
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl: Fierce little owl of woods and deserts
Readers of BirdWatching in early 2013 voted Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl the eighth most-wanted bird in the United States and Canada. Here’s what you need to know to … Read More “Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl: Fierce little owl of woods and deserts”
Arizona’s super six
The six warblers that breed primarily in the Grand Canyon State are beautiful, fun to watch, even a little odd — and you can find them all on one mountain Read More “Arizona’s super six”