News and commentary about the varied ways that people watch birds, as well as stories about bird art and films. Plus, summaries of the latest issues of BirdWatching magazine.
Western Sandpipers. Photo by Bob Betancourt
Benefits for members include invitations to quarterly webinars featuring David Sibley, Kenn Kaufman, and other experts. Read More “BirdWatching Membership Program offers premium ID and photo content”
Fund is for birders seeking higher education. Read More “Maryland and D.C. groups create scholarship for Black and Latinx birders”
This summer’s movement for racial justice and atonement finally spurred Mississippi to remove the Confederate symbol from its state flag, Washington’s NFL team to change … Read More “A time of racial justice drives new push to rename birds”
Why we need birds now — in times of extreme uncertainty — more than ever. Read More “Winged wonders: Why birds have the power to lift us up”
This spring, BirdWatching teamed up with David Sibley and his publishing company, Knopf, on a bird art contest. We invited artists to submit their images … Read More “David Sibley picks the winners of our Instagram art contest”
Colleagues and friends pay tribute to Luis Fernando Díaz Chávez, a gentle, quiet man who was obsessed with birds. Read More “A top birder from Nicaragua dies from coronavirus”
One of birding’s social media stars found her way thanks to a mentor who took her under her wing. Read More “Good birders: Meet Corina Newsome”
They also called for more inclusion and awareness and opportunities for minorities. Read More “Audubon, AOS leaders speak out against racism, discrimination”
Organizers hope the week of online activities welcomes more people of color into birding. Read More “#BlackBirdersWeek aims to raise awareness, grow community”
