Every hobby has its essential gear, and birding is no exception. All you need to get started is a field guide, a weather-proof notebook, and an easy-to-use birding app.

Sep 13, 2024 · Websites and apps are also a great source of support for birding. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds website is a free and fantastic resource with information about …

Dec 30, 2016 · If you're curious about nature and want to learn more about what's around you, birding is a great skill and a fun hobby. When you start to take note of the birds around you, you might find …

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Perhaps you’ve been an appreciator of birds for a while, but are uncertain about how to take the next step into birding as an activity. Check out this infographic that we hope you will find useful as you get …

For close to a decade, birders have relied on ABA Birding News for regularly updated bird reports. And now we are pleased to announce a major overhaul of this popular resource for birders. The new site …

A warbler hops through fallen leaves trailing small rustlings in its wake. The familiar “hoo-hoo" of an owl rings through the dusk air. Birds sing, nest and forage every day in parks, neighborhoods and …

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Feb 14, 2024 · New to birding? Learn how to get started, what gear you need, and how to identify birds by sight, sound, behavior, habitat, and key field marks with confidence.