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.
A Snowy Owl takes wing from a post on a beach in New Jersey. The species turns up most winters in the Garden State, usually near the shore. Photo by Harry Collins Photography/Shutterstock
The number of bird species in a person’s surroundings correlates to happiness, according to a new quality-of-life study from Europe. Read More “Birds increase human happiness, study finds”
Some local counts are canceled. Those that will take place must follow COVID-safe rules. Read More “How the Christmas Bird Count will be different in 2020”
Owl caught in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree flies free. Read More “Rescued saw-whet owl released from wildlife rehab facility”
Brinkley was the former editor of North American Birds, an author, and a tour leader with Field Guides Birding Tours. Read More “Ned Brinkley, birding tour leader and author, dies while birding in Ecuador”
A wildlife center took in the owl and is feeding it ‘all the mice he will eat.’ Read More “Owl rescued during setup of Rockefeller Center Christmas tree”
With the dust settled and all legal votes counted, the flightless parrot came out on top. Read More “Kākāpō voted winner of New Zealand’s Bird of the Year contest”
Over 1,500 votes for Little Spotted Kiwi invalidated. Read More “Fraudulent votes uncovered in Bird of the Year contest”
Founding Editor Eldon Greij reflects on the early days of the bird magazine he established 40 years after the “bolt of lightning” idea that sparked it. Read More “Our founding editor recalls the early days”
How to scan the sky and clouds in search of high-flying birds of prey. Read More “Pete Dunne’s tips for watching raptors”
