Birding / Wild Birds

Birding Near The City

16.05.2008 08:00
We can't always get to remote wilderness for birding, but fortunately plenty of great birding opportunities exist close to the city. I recently had the opportunity to visit three...

09.05.2008 17:00
Wading birds are normally very photogenic, especially the egrets. This time of year, during breeding season, the egrets are especially beautiful. If you have never seen egrets in their...

Hundreds of Migrating Waterfowl Die in Toxic Pond

08.05.2008 02:00
The Boreal Songbird Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Canada's boreal forest, reports that an estimated 500 migrating waterfowl recently died in a toxic tailings pond in Canada's Tar...

A Love of Loons

06.05.2008 10:00
Long regarded as an enduring symbol of wilderness, Common Loons nest on the edges of pristine lakes and ponds in northern forests. If you are lucky enough to...

Nature's Way

04.05.2008 21:00
I recently had the pleasure of reading a great new natural history book

Scientists See Chemical Clues to Bird Navigation

01.05.2008 07:00
Observers have known for decades that birds and other animals navigate using the earth's magnetic field. However, the mechanism that allows this remains unknown. One hypothesis to explain this...

Celebrate Those Migrants!

29.04.2008 07:00
The annual International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)

The Nestlings Have Arrived!

27.04.2008 18:00
It's better than any reality TV. show. Many of the nest cams now feature nestlings, and they are definitely worth checking out

Sagely Instruction for Bird Photographers

21.04.2008 02:00
Beginning bird photographers, and experienced bird photographers alike should consider the advice given by renown bird and wildlife photographer Arthur Morris. In case you haven

Backyard Nests

19.04.2008 12:00
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Learn Your Bird Parts

15.04.2008 17:00
Birders can improve their bird identification skills by familiarizing themselves with avian topology

Birding Tips for Beginners

11.04.2008 22:00
Beginning birders (& experienced birders in need of a refresher course) can find some advice for improving their techniques in this new article on bird identification. This new article...

Share Your Bird Photos!

10.04.2008 09:00
You can view wild bird photos submitted by About.com readers in the new wild birds photo gallery . Several readers have already submitted some great photos. You can...

Protect Birds: Drink Shade-grown Coffee

06.04.2008 12:00
Many of our beloved migrant species, like the Scarlet Tanager and the Blackburnian Warbler are experiencing population declines. Scientists believe that the loss of forest habitat is a...

Birding Vacations that are Meaningful

04.04.2008 10:00
Planning a birding vacation? Would you like to help conserve wild birds? Consider volunteering on your next birding vacation. Volunteer vacations present unique birding opportunities, normally available only to...

Shorebirds Suffer from Lost Wetlands

30.03.2008 06:00
A decline by more than 70 % of many shorebird species since the 1970

Do You Have A Favorite Bird?

30.03.2008 06:00
If you are a birder, does that mean you like all bird species equally? Perhaps you have a favorite bird species, like I do (Hint: pictured). But why do...

Order Up: Learn Your Avian Orders!

30.03.2008 06:00
A great way to improve your bird identification skills is to become familiar with the avian orders. Avian orders are the highest (and therefore broadest) taxonomic categories of birds....

Are You an Ethical Birder?

30.03.2008 06:00
Spring is a very exciting time for birding. Birders can bask in the influx of new migrating species, the onset of birdsong, and milder weather. However, before we let our...

Learn About and Help Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

28.03.2008 15:00
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) breeds throughout a large portion of the U.S. and Canada - where in many locales it is often the only hummingbird species. Operation Rubythroat...