Is That Golden Eagle Actually a Bald Eagle?
July 03, 2018 —
In its youth, our national symbol sports brown feathers on its head—making it easily confused with its rarer, golden cousin.
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Birding by Ear
There's a lot to look forward to in spring for birders.
The flowers are blooming, old friends are returning, and birdsong is at its peak. The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds offer an opportunity and a challenge. With our birding-by-ear series you can learn how to better ID birds through their vocalizations.
A Few of Our Favorite Sounds
More Birding Advice
For the LGBTQ Community, Birding Can Be a Relief—and a Source of Anxiety
June 29, 2018 —
LGBTQ birders are working together to make the hobby more inclusive and welcoming, while dealing with lingering challenges of acceptance.
A Birder's Dilemma: Should You Name Your Baby After a Bird?
June 29, 2018 —
As parents-to-be, The Birdist and his wife considered birdy names for their son. Here's what they decided.
The Best Clue for Finding Cuckoos
June 25, 2018 —
Check the treetops for this popular menu item and up your odds of success.
Learn to Identify Five Owls by Their Calls
These hooters have surprisingly big vocabularies.
Is This the Most Beautiful Bird Song on the Planet?
According to famed ornithologist Frank Chapman, it is.
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