Birding

What It's Like to Camp Out With 15,000 Sandhill Cranes
April 11, 2017 — An intrepid ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staffer beds down amid one of Earth's greatest migrations.
News
My Father's Life List
April 05, 2017 — What drives a man to count birds, to travel to 75 countries to count them, to spend a fortune counting them, and to keep counting them?
From the Archives
How to Hone Your Bird-Identification Skills on Twitter
April 04, 2017 — Start practicing with these helpful, weekly quizzes, which cover everything from corvids, to hawks, to birdy headdresses.
News
Learn to Tell a Cackling Goose From a Canada Goose
March 30, 2017 — Don’t let this ID cook your goose. Here are a few tips to help you solve the puzzle.
ID Tips
A Bird Worth the Chase, Even After Death
March 24, 2017 — Dan Koeppel had seen plenty of Mountain Quail—until it became the lone bird on his dad's North American life list. Then it became his nemesis, too.
Journal
Birdist Rule #70: Get Prepared for Spring Migration
March 23, 2017 — Know where you need to be, when you need to be there, and what you might see.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
How Different Spring Migrants Decide When to Head North
March 22, 2017 — Will warmer weather bring the birds back early? It all depends on what type of migrators they are.
In the Field
14 Fun Bird Events to Fill Your Spring Weekends
March 17, 2017 — From birding festivals to exhibits, the coming months and incoming migrants offer an array of activities for avian aficionados.
News
For an Unforgettable Birding Adventure, Teens Head to Costa Rica With ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
March 14, 2017 — Eight teenagers recently returned from Costa Rica with fresh perspectives, beautiful photos, and much bigger life lists.
News
Seven Spring Hotspots for Warbler Photography
March 10, 2017 — Migrant traps aren't just a boon to birds—they put photographers in a sweet spot too.
Tips and How-Tos