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At 30 inches long, Great Black-backed Gull is the largest gull in North America. Photo by Martin Fowler/Shutterstock
Birdwatching
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.
BirdWatching experts help explain ‘drunk birds’ phenomenon to America
In the last few days, national and local media have carried stories about “drunk birds” — a topic we covered as long ago as 1987. Read More “BirdWatching experts help explain ‘drunk birds’ phenomenon to America”
Welcome to the new and improved BirdWatchingDaily
Editor Matt Mendenhall invites you to check out the new look for BirdWatchingDaily.com, your resource for becoming a better birder. Read More “Welcome to the new and improved BirdWatchingDaily”
Birding festivals slated for October 2018
Here is our roundup of nine birding festivals taking place during October. Read More “Birding festivals slated for October 2018”
In it for life: Meet a 15-year-old champion birder
This spring, 15-year-old Ewan Pritchard was on the team of young birders who won the annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition. Here’s his story. Read More “In it for life: Meet a 15-year-old champion birder”
Birding festivals in September (part two)
Here’s a roundup of birding festivals and events taking place during the second part of September 2018. Read More “Birding festivals in September (part two)”
Manomet Inc. hosts 40th annual bird-a-thon
One of the first bird observatories on the East Coast will hold its 40th annual Bird-A-Thon this month. Manomet Inc., which was originally known as … Read More “Manomet Inc. hosts 40th annual bird-a-thon”
John McCain loved birdwatching
Amid the coverage of Senator John McCain’s death and funeral this past week, I was surprised to learn that McCain was a birdwatcher. I had … Read More “John McCain loved birdwatching”