Prairie dancers
Where and when to go to see America’s five grassland and sagebrush grouse Read More “Prairie dancers”
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.
Mysteries of the kingfisher’s belt
A birder keeps close watch on nesting kingfishers to discover why the female is more colorful Read More “Mysteries of the kingfisher’s belt”
You’ve got bird mail
Five stories show how birdwatchers from coast to coast are using the internet to inform, entertain, connect, and inspire Read More “You’ve got bird mail”
A big year for owls
How one birdwatcher found all 13 of Arizona’s owl species in a single year Read More “A big year for owls”
Big Green Birding Challenge
How a birdwatcher in Minnesota found 210 species of bird in a year without using one drop of gasoline Read More “Big Green Birding Challenge”
How to find American and Least Bitterns
Insights, tips, and tactics for adding American Bittern and Least Bittern to your life list this spring Read More “How to find American and Least Bitterns”
How to find Veery and Gray-cheeked, Bicknell’s, Swainson’s, and Hermit Thrush
Tips, strategies, and tricks from experts for adding Veery and Gray-cheeked, Bicknell’s, Swainson’s, and Hermit Thrush to your life list Read More “How to find Veery and Gray-cheeked, Bicknell’s, Swainson’s, and Hermit Thrush”
How to find MacGillivray’s, Mourning, Kentucky, and Connecticut Warblers
Tips, strategies, and tricks from experts for adding MacGillivray’s, Mourning, Kentucky, and Connecticut Warblers to your life list Read More “How to find MacGillivray’s, Mourning, Kentucky, and Connecticut Warblers”
How Warren Petersen, Arthur Allen, and Henry Kyllingstad found the Bristle-thighed Curlew’s nest in Alaska in 1948
A shoebox full of letters and photographs reveals a grandfather’s place in ornithological history Read More “How Warren Petersen, Arthur Allen, and Henry Kyllingstad found the Bristle-thighed Curlew’s nest in Alaska in 1948”