Birding Advice

A person looks up at a tree with binoculars while the person next to her points up at it.
How to Help Others Quickly Locate a Bird in a Tree
June 10, 2025 — Follow these simple steps to avoid a miscommunication meltdown and ensure everyone gets a look.
An aerial landscape dotted with small bodies of water.
Birding Bucket List: Tour America's ‘Duck Factory' in the Bird-Packed Prairie Pothole Region
March 25, 2025 — Glacier-carved fields and ephemeral wetlands provide a crucial stopover for long-distance migrants and prolific breeding grounds for a wide variety of duck species and other waterfowl.
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A group of people sitting in lawn chairs in a park, some holding binoculars.
How (and Why) to Host a Bird Sit
March 24, 2025 — Casual or competitive, stationary birding events provide a refreshingly different outdoor experience.
Christopher Joe speaks to a group of people outside, many of whom have binoculars.
You Have What It Takes to Lead Bird Outings
March 24, 2025 — Not a bird expert? Not a problem. To guide a group you need enthusiasm and a welcoming attitude, not perfect ID skills.
Great Blue Heron chicks beg for food in their nest as their parent lands.
Where to Find Birds in Denver
May 03, 2022 — Discover the joy of urban bird watching in Denver, Colorado!
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Tundra and Trumpeter swans stand on ice.
Where to Find Birds in Casper
May 03, 2022 — Four hotspots for bird watching in and around Casper, Wyoming.
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Violet-green Swallow perched on a branch.
Where to Find Birds in Evergreen
May 02, 2022 — Places to go bird watching in Evergreen, Colorado, recommended by Evergreen ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
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Ruddy Duck performs courtship display.
Where to Find Birds in Pagosa Springs
May 02, 2022 — A beginner’s guide to bird watching in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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Two Blue-winged Teals squabble.
Where to Go Birding in Fort Collins
April 27, 2022 — Great places to discover the birds of Fort Collins, Colorado.
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A Yellow-headed Blackbird sings from cattails.
Where to Find Birds in Salt Lake City
April 26, 2022 — Great places to start exploring Salt Lake City birding.
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