How many shorebirds can you name? Put your shorebird identification skills to the test with this fun photo quiz.

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 ...

One pastime that many individuals enjoy during the winter months is bird watching. Birds are magnificent creatures that have unique personalities. If you have a birdfeeder, you have probably seen ...

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

Learn all about the bobolink, including where to find this species, what the bird eats, where it nests, plus hear what its ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...

All the cool kids are, apparently, birding ...

One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. More and more people are enjoying more than just listening to their melodies, though. The hobby of bird ...

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 ...

Bird identification is challenging, and never more than it is right now. August is the height of misidentification season. In many species, young birds don’t resemble their parents. Their streaky, ...

Every feature addition that Google makes to Android and its other products always seems to funnel me back to the company’s original purpose: search. As its name suggests, Circle to Search is one very ...

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 ...