Birding

A Mexican Hawk in Maine Has Somehow Survived Two Snowstorms
December 19, 2018 — Hundreds of people have visited the first wild Great Black Hawk to venture into the United States, where it's dining on squirrel instead of lizard.
Better Know a Bird: The Massive, Fickle Breeding Colonies of Tricolored Blackbirds
December 18, 2018 — At first glance, the species might be hard to distinguish from Red-winged Blackbirds, but wait until they gather by the tens of thousands to nest.
Where to Go Birding in El Pet茅n, Guatemala: Part 2
December 13, 2018 — In Tikal, birders can seek exotic specialties among some of Central America's most magnificent ancient ruins.
From Bluebird Admirer to Yard Birder
December 12, 2018 — How one Californian got hooked on feeding birds through different store-bought experiments.
Can't Take a Birding Vacation? Try Google Street View Instead
December 04, 2018 — A flourishing Facebook group is using the mapping tool to find birds all over the world鈥攁nd they've already checked off hundreds of species.
Everything You Need to Know to Do a Free (and Fun) Christmas Bird Count
November 30, 2018 — You don鈥檛 need experience or even binoculars to be part of this age-old holiday tradition.
A Sibling Rivalry Through Twitches and Tweets鈥攚ith Jeffrey Ward
November 26, 2018 — 鈥淛ason taught me 90 percent of everything I know. He鈥檚 been a big part of the bird aspect of my life.鈥
Patience, Happiness, and Other Virtues Learned From Birds鈥攚ith Jason Ward
November 26, 2018 — 鈥淚f you just look and observe the world around you, you鈥檒l find that things are not that bad.鈥
Four Reasons to Check Out the Birds While You Run
November 21, 2018 — From city pavement to country fields, run-birding is picking up speed. We asked the pros why they do it and how to do it best.
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 — By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.