Noticed a mystery bird perched in your backyard trees or eating at a bird feeder? These techniques will help get better with ...

It’s much easier to identify bird songs once you understand a few tricks. The most important thing to know is that most of ...

Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether you’re hearing an unfamiliar bird call or seeing a species you haven’t ...

In my yard in Decatur the other morning, an unseen bird in a shrub belted out something that sounded like, “Drink your teeeee!” I knew immediately that it was an Eastern towhee. Then, a loud “cheerily ...

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds — one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies — is a joy like no other. It’s not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

It’s peak migration season for birds in Iowa, and growing numbers of Iowans are getting involved in bird watching, also known ...

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I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

A northern mockingbird sings among spring foliage, one of many voices that can make birding feel overwhelming during peak migration. Credit: Bob Duchesne The BDN outdoors section brings readers into ...

Getting older comes with its fair share of worries, and for many people, keeping their mind sharp sits near the top of the list. Crossword puzzles, reading, and learning new skills are often ...

I think many birders like to think of themselves as throwbacks to a simpler and slower-paced time, where the observer can become close to being at one with nature. But there is no denying that of late ...