Birding

Think You Have a Bird-Friendly Backyard? Think Again.
August 18, 2016 — Birdfeeders and trees help birds, but they also increase the likelihood of deadly window impacts. Here’s how to make your yard truly bird friendly.
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Birdist Rule #39: How to Tell Friends and Family That You’re a Birder
August 11, 2016 — Falling fast and hard for birding can leave some people feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Don't be.
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The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer
August 09, 2016 — What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.
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Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches
August 04, 2016 — This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.
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How to Go Birding by Tree
July 29, 2016 — A New York City naturalist shares his unique approach of matching trees to certain bird species.
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Birdist Rule #29: Buy a Scope...Or Don't
July 27, 2016 — You don’t need a massive lens to find birds, but it sure makes things more fun.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Two Guys Just Broke the North American Big Year Record—But How?
July 26, 2016 — It turns out, seabirds and extreme birding go really well together.
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