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. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac, an avid birder, is the ...

It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to ...

I’m no expert birder, but slowing down to watch birds is one of my favorite morning activities. As they chatter and flit around my neighborhood, I am amazed that such small-bodied beings can survive ...

The best US states for bird watching can help you take your love for birding up a notch or two. Maybe you've already learned how to attract birds into your garden. Or perhaps you've ticked off and ...

A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start bird-watching. For Trish O’Kane, that bird was the northern cardinal. The backyard regular caught her eye while she was living with a ...

According to a survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 96 million Americans are bird-watchers, or 37% of the population aged 16 and above. Most observe from home, but 43 million have traveled ...