Why it’s difficult to tally your backyard chickadees
Flock sizes vary, and the birds wander along a route in their winter ranges, passing through the best areas several times a day. Read More “Why it’s difficult to tally your backyard chickadees”
Birding for Beginners
Learn how to attract and feed birds, make your yard bird friendly, find answers to readers’ questions about birds, and more.
Birdwatching with children
How to nurture – or spark – children’s interest in birds. Read More “Birdwatching with children”
What makes a group of hawks a “kettle”
Contributing Editor Julie Craves answers a reader’s question about hawks. Read More “What makes a group of hawks a “kettle””
When Burrowing Owls make time to sleep
The night-hunting owls are often seen outside their burrows during daylight, so a reader wondered when they find time for shut-eye. Read More “When Burrowing Owls make time to sleep”
See where Green-tailed Towhee were spotted
eBird’s distribution maps show where users spot the towhee in winter and summer. Read More “See where Green-tailed Towhee were spotted”
Spot Red-necked Grebe with help from eBird maps
Distribution maps from eBird show where users have spotted the waterbird in December and June. Read More “Spot Red-necked Grebe with help from eBird maps”
It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Count
The 120th CBC will take place between December 14 and January 5. Read More “It’s time to register for the Christmas Bird Count”
Locate Fox Sparrow with the help of eBird maps
This article shows where eBird users reported the sparrow in October and January over the last 10 years. Read More “Locate Fox Sparrow with the help of eBird maps”
eBird maps show Horned Grebe’s seasonal movements
Distribution maps from eBird show were Horned Grebes occur in October and January. Read More “eBird maps show Horned Grebe’s seasonal movements”
Take part in the 2019 Global Shorebird Count
Shorebirds face various threats, so it’s important for birders to keep tabs on them. Read More “Take part in the 2019 Global Shorebird Count”