Minnesota birders traveling on their own were not allowed on a flight home that other birders were on. Read More “American birding couple nearing three weeks stuck in Peru”
Michael and Claire Hurben in Iquitos, Peru. Photo courtesy Michael Hurben
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.
It’s time to close public lands and bird from home
If your state and local officials don’t close parks, it’s up to you to stay home. Read More “It’s time to close public lands and bird from home”
A letter from Beijing on birding and COVID-19
A conservationist and birder in China’s capital offers tips for birders under lockdown. Read More “A letter from Beijing on birding and COVID-19”
American birders stuck in Peru after borders closed
A group of birders can’t leave Peru due to coronavirus travel restrictions. Read More “American birders stuck in Peru after borders closed”
Birding festivals and events canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak
Events called off in hopes of slowing the spread of the pandemic. Read More “Birding festivals and events canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak”
Should spring birding festivals be canceled due to coronavirus?
Large gatherings of people are being curtailed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Should birding events follow suit? Read More “Should spring birding festivals be canceled due to coronavirus?”
Birding tours in China, Israel canceled, postponed due to coronavirus travel constraints
At least 15 tours in China canceled or postponed so far. Read More “Birding tours in China, Israel canceled, postponed due to coronavirus travel constraints”
Raised by birders
A daughter of ornithologists reminisces about her unusual childhood and the eternal truths she learned from her parents’ love of birds. Read More “Raised by birders”
New York bird photographer deported to war-torn Yemen
Anwar Alomaisi has lived in the New York City area for 22 years and has been an avid bird photographer since 2008. Read More “New York bird photographer deported to war-torn Yemen”
Birds and climate change in the 2010s
What we’ve learned about the climate crisis and its impact on birds in the last decade. Read More “Birds and climate change in the 2010s”