Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what ...

Building a backyard bird sanctuary, however, goes far beyond offering seedy snacks and a place to build a nest. If you’re dreaming of a backyard makeover , consider making it one for the birds.

Spend just 15 minutes watching the birds in your yard to take part in this annual bird census. Here’s how to easily join in on the birdwatching fun. The Great Backyard Bird Count of 2025 is Coming.

Fresh water is essential for birds to cool down through bathing and drinking. Place shallow bird baths in shaded areas and ...

How to Bird-Watch: A Traveler’s Guide Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know.

Last year more than 600,000 people from 210 countries and subregions participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, identifying nearly 8000 species. You can see real-time results from this year here .

“I want people to understand intuitively how to identify birds, and I wanted to break down identification into simpler terms,” said Marc Parnell, author of the new guide, 'Birds of ...

Epstein says that with bird feeding specifically, it’s important to regularly clean backyard feeders to prevent the spread of diseases. “If you have outdoor cats and they are eating your birds because ...

It’s not too late to enjoy the lively winter bird season. Add a bath or feeder this weekend. You could be enjoying visitors in just a few days.