Birding

Get to Know These 20 Common Birds

January 31, 2018 — Want to put names to species you regularly see? Start with this beginner's guide.

Shorebirds 101: What to Look for When You Hit the Water

August 04, 2017 — The diversity of shorebirds is stunning, but it can also be overwhelming. Here are four staple groups to get you started.

Birding 101

Four Vireos Worth Chasing in the U.S.

July 12, 2017 — They're rare, and they're rad. Here's where to find them.

Birding Advice

A Guide to Finding Urban Owls

February 22, 2017 — You don't have to live in the middle of the woods to see an owl. Here's how and where to spot five species in towns and cities across the U.S.

Birding Advice

Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl

February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.

Birding by Ear

Seven Nifty Jays That Aren’t Blue Jays

October 24, 2016 — Not that there's anything wrong with the Blue Jay, but there is a big, wonderful world of jays out there. Get to know some new ones.

Birding 101