Birding

Bird Talk with Jane Alexander
January 01, 2015 — For this Tony Award-winning actress, avian conservation is a big part of being a birder.
Why I'm a Birder
Courtesy Karl Mechen
How to Become an (Inept) Birder: Stumble Into It
January 01, 2015 — Karl Mechem, better known as the Inept Birder, recalls his first dalliance with birding, and marvels at how far he’s come (sort of).
Why I'm a Birder
Courtesy of Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen Talks Birds
January 01, 2015 — The best-selling author calls discovering birds “the third major revelation of my life."
Why I'm a Birder
Courtesy of Katie Notopoulus
Birding as Internet Antidote
January 01, 2015 — A senior editor at BuzzFeed explains how an Internet rabbit hole led her to a web-free hobby.
Why I'm a Birder
Courtesy of Nicholas Lund
A Natural Addiction
January 01, 2015 — The Birdist explains how he got hooked.
Why I'm a Birder
Birders Flock to the Land of Many Lakes
November 05, 2014 — The head of Michigan Audubon is turning birding into a serious business.
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King Bird
July 23, 2014 — Neil Hayward spent most of 2013 crisscrossing the continent on a quest to see as many bird species as he could in a calendar year. When it was all over, he’d seen more than anyone–ever–and broken the Big Year record.
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The Green Big Year
July 22, 2014 — Dorian Anderson is on a one-year mission to see as many birds as he can — by bike.
A small owl with backlit feathers sits among bare branches on a blue background,
8 Great Fall Birding Trails
September 12, 2013 — One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth is upon us. Millions of birds are on the wing, covering thousands of miles across oceans and continents. Grab your favorite field guide and hit the road.
8 Great Summer Birding Trails
July 09, 2013 — Audubon’s guide to unforgettable trips that wend through charming towns and rural outposts while also connecting the dots between many Important Bird Areas.