Shorebirds: The best show in summer
From late June through September, dowitchers, yellowlegs, plovers, and the like help ease the malaise of summer birding. Read More “Shorebirds: The best show in summer”
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.
Study: Birders spent $378 million in Alaska in a year
About 300,000 birders visited the state in 2016, study finds. Read More “Study: Birders spent $378 million in Alaska in a year”
New film shines light on Golden Eagles
Kenn Kaufman narrates the documentary, which includes unique footage of eaglets. Read More “New film shines light on Golden Eagles”
Why we need a naturalist renaissance
How time well spent with secretive kingfishers led author Marina Richie to see that we need more people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, record field findings, and connect with nature. Read More “Why we need a naturalist renaissance”
Why it’s worth learning to ID birds by sound
Enhance your skills at identifying songs and calls and you’re sure to enjoy a lifetime of birding memories. Read More “Why it’s worth learning to ID birds by sound”
Birding festivals in the summer of 2022
9 birding festivals slated for mid-June through August. Read More “Birding festivals in the summer of 2022”
Christian Cooper to host new National Geographic TV show
The show will take viewers into the wild, wonderful, and unpredictable world of birds. Read More “Christian Cooper to host new National Geographic TV show”
Exclusive! Watch a video of Burrowing Owls from new Colombia documentary
The clip is from the PBS film, Colombia – Wild and Free, which premieres on Wednesday, May 18. Read More “Exclusive! Watch a video of Burrowing Owls from new Colombia documentary”
‘Find the Birds’ mobile game makes positive impact
How a young birder created Find the Birds, a 2D mobile game to attract other children to enjoy birds and birdwatching. Read More “‘Find the Birds’ mobile game makes positive impact”