Course activities geared toward children ages 6 to 10. Read More “Bird Academy course aimed at connecting kids with nature”
A young boy uses binoculars to watch a bird. Photo by Alex Chang, courtesy Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Facts about birds, resources for young birders, and more advice for beginning birdwatchers.
A young boy uses binoculars to watch a bird. Photo by Alex Chang, courtesy Cornell Lab of Ornithology
How to nurture – or spark – children’s interest in birds. Read More “Birdwatching with children”
Here is a roundup of top-of-the-line gear and other equipment that will help enhance your time birding. Read More “High-quality outerwear and other gear”
Feeding birds and attracting them to your yard inevitably leads to questions — about feeders, birdhouses, bird baths, baby birds, and more. In this free … Read More “Backyard Q&A Guide”
An environmental educator shares tips for sparking an interest in birds among youngsters Read More “Kid-tested tips”
Birding with children is the subject of articles in our June 2015 issue by Danielle Harris and Rebecca Deatsman. Their emphasis is on fun, their … Read More “15 resources for young birders”
Which bird flies fastest, which is smallest, which lays the largest egg, which has the greatest number of feathers, and a flock of additional amazing facts. Read More “Facts about birds”
You can have fun and add to our understanding of birds at the same time. Plus, learn 7 great ways you can support bird conservation. Read More “Make your birdwatching count”
Seven ways to deal with Common Grackles at your feeders, plus a few reasons why you might not want to. Read More “Coping with grackles”
Find out why some cardinals and Blue Jays lose their head feathers all at once. Read More “Why is that bird bald?”