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.
Ted and Kristy Newport were married at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, near Las Vegas.
Any time Friday through Monday, count the birds you see for at least 15 minutes and then report your sightings online. Because science! Read More “It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count!”
This cardinal is amazing, but it appears that our interest in it and atypical animals in general only goes so far. Read More “Half-male, half-female cardinal is cool, but it’s not drawing a crowd”
The sculpture outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium is huge, but it’s debatable whether it accurately depicts a falcon. Read More “World’s largest freestanding sculpture of a bird is in Atlanta”
A new independent short film highlights the spring and fall migrations of birds through the Great Lakes region and tells stories of people who interact … Read More “Short film highlights migratory birds and their champions”
View our roundup of 13 birding festivals taking place during February. Read More “Birding festivals scheduled for February 2019”
Pete Dunne is the author of over a dozen books about birds and birding and the founder of the World Series of Birding. In 2001, … Read More “Download ‘The best of Pete Dunne’”
These nine birding festivals slated for January 2019 provide birders with the opportunity to see Snail Kite, Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese, and more. Read More “January 2019 birding festivals”
