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 male Broad-tailed Hummingbird. The bird’s migration is now out of sync with a key food resource. Photo by Dec Hogan/Shutterstock
The last 10 years has seen an increasing interest in birding from young people and nontraditional audiences. Read More “How the birding community expanded in the 2010s”
5 trends in birding that stand out from the last decade. Read More “How birdwatching changed in the 2010s”
We are far off the pace of an irruption year for the big white birds. Read More “Big winter for Snowy Owls unlikely, expert says”
Stunning bird has rare genetic mutation. Read More “Yellow cardinal still visiting Florida backyard”
The field guide author talks about his life as a bird artist. Read More “CBS Sunday Morning profiles David Sibley”
Watch amazing closeups of the breeding behaviors of birds-of-paradise, manakins, and other tropical birds. Read More “Netflix documentary ‘Dancing with the Birds’ celebrates stunning avian breeding displays”
Stephanie Seymour turned her passions for birds and music into art. Read More “Songwriter’s new album inspired by birds”
