Amazing, accessible Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula provides Alaska with all the conveniences Read More “Amazing, accessible Alaska”
Locations & Travel
Descriptions of hundreds of places to find birds and trips designed for birders.
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”
How to see flamingos in Florida this spring
In a 2008 article for our magazine, National Park Service naturalist Bob Showler noted that Snake Bight, a 10-square-mile portion of Florida Bay within Everglades … Read More “How to see flamingos in Florida this spring”
Return to Crane River
Trips to the Platte 19 years apart highlight changes — not in birds, but people Read More “Return to Crane River”
11 hawk watches in 10 states to visit this fall, plus one not to miss in spring
Watch hawks this fall! Below we’ve assembled some of our favorite articles about some of our favorite hawk watches. You’ll find up-to-date information from local … Read More “11 hawk watches in 10 states to visit this fall, plus one not to miss in spring”
Seabirds by sail
For intimate views of puffins, shearwaters, and other birds of the sea, nothing beats a cruise on a historic schooner Read More “Seabirds by sail”
Hotspot update: Back to Presqu’ile Provincial Park on Lake Ontario
Ontario’s Presqu’ile Provincial Park, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, is a major stopover point for migrating birds, including waterfowl. In fact, thousands of … Read More “Hotspot update: Back to Presqu’ile Provincial Park on Lake Ontario”
Hotspot update: Back to Smith Oaks Rookery on High Island
Smith Oaks is a treasure. It’s one of four sanctuaries maintained by Houston Audubon on High Island, Texas, and the place to be if you … Read More “Hotspot update: Back to Smith Oaks Rookery on High Island”
Hotspot update: Back to Hatfield Lakes, Bend, Oregon
Hatfield Lakes is a wastewater-treatment facility about nine miles east of Bend, in central Oregon, and one of the locations we named a Hotspot Near … Read More “Hotspot update: Back to Hatfield Lakes, Bend, Oregon”