A visit to Pihemanu
A nest counter on Midway Atoll confronts millions of Laysan Albatross, tens of thousands of Bonin Petrels, and one lonely Short-tailed Albatross Read More “A visit to Pihemanu”
Featured Destinations
In-depth profiles of great birding locations around the world.
Five birding hotspots in southern Portugal
If you’ve ever thought it might be fun to see a Spanish Imperial Eagle, one of the rarest birds of prey in the world, or … Read More “Five birding hotspots in southern Portugal”
In Peru, bird-feeding stations help protect hummingbird habitat
Virtually all our backyard birds would survive without our feeders. Yet bird-feeding stations can be crucial to the continued survival of certain species, and some … Read More “In Peru, bird-feeding stations help protect hummingbird habitat”
Forty years and counting at Cape May Point, New Jersey
Cape May’s first official counter tells the story of the Cape May Hawkwatch on its 40th anniversary Read More “Forty years and counting at Cape May Point, New Jersey”
New birding trail connects southwestern Ontario’s best hotspots
Just in time for the spring migration and a host of upcoming birding festivals (see below), we’ve learned of a new trail that will help … Read More “New birding trail connects southwestern Ontario’s best hotspots”
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”
Amazing, accessible Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula provides Alaska with all the conveniences Read More “Amazing, accessible Alaska”
How the rules for traveling to Cuba have changed
The cover story of our June 2015 issue describes birding in Cuba, a place that holds loads of appeal for birders. Yet the island nation, … Read More “How the rules for traveling to Cuba have changed”
Doors to Cuba opening for birders
As new travel rules take effect, more American birders will be able to see Cuba’s extraordinary birds Read More “Doors to Cuba opening for birders”