Owl rescued during setup of Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
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”
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.
Kākāpō voted winner of New Zealand’s Bird of the Year contest
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”
Fraudulent votes uncovered in 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”
Our founding editor recalls the early days
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”
Pete Dunne’s tips for watching raptors
How to scan the sky and clouds in search of high-flying birds of prey. Read More “Pete Dunne’s tips for watching raptors”
How to watch more birds during the pandemic
Tips for finding birds while keeping yourself and others safe. Read More “How to watch more birds during the pandemic”
Good birders: Meet Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability
Retired teacher leads a movement to improve birding experiences for people with mobility challenges. Read More “Good birders: Meet Virginia Rose, founder of Birdability”
A virtual Big Day with Kenn, Laura & Brian
Birding superstars Kenn Kaufman, Laura Erickson, and Brian Small joined BW’s editor to look for birds and raise funds for a good cause. Read More “A virtual Big Day with Kenn, Laura & Brian”
Get ready for October Big Day and Global Bird Weekend
You can support BirdWatching’s team in the fight against the illegal bird trade. Read More “Get ready for October Big Day and Global Bird Weekend”