Birding

Think You Have a Bird-Friendly Backyard? Think Again.
August 18, 2016 — Birdfeeders and trees help birds, but they also increase the likelihood of deadly window impacts. Here’s how to make your yard truly bird friendly.
Birdist Rule #39: How to Tell Friends and Family That You’re a Birder
August 11, 2016 — Falling fast and hard for birding can leave some people feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Don't be.
The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer
August 09, 2016 — What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.
Birdist Rule #97: Get to Know Your Goldfinches
August 04, 2016 — This is the California Gold Rush they don’t teach you about in history class.
How to Go Birding by Tree
July 29, 2016 — A New York City naturalist shares his unique approach of matching trees to certain bird species.
Birdist Rule #29: Buy a Scope...Or Don't
July 27, 2016 — You don’t need a massive lens to find birds, but it sure makes things more fun.
Extremely Rare (and Lost) Bird Seen Vacationing Near the Coast of Maine
July 26, 2016 — An endangered species finds itself thousands of miles off course—and ends up landing in the history books.