I’ve become The Bird Guy to my friends and family. When they see a bird they don’t recognize, I’m asked to identify it with nothing more than a blurry photo. When the algorithms feed them bird-related ...

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that close to 100 million people in the country watch birds in some form, often starting in the simplest way. You can start with your own backyard ...

Watching a busy backyard feeder from your living room window is fun and exciting, but there’s a wider world of birds waiting to be explored. Species as diverse as tiny yellow warblers and majestic ...

So you want to try birdwatching, or as some of us call it, birding. Something about our feathered friends has grabbed your attention. A great-horned owl, perhaps, hooting outside your window after ...

New to birding? Start with the basics. Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

Bird-watching, often called birding, is the activity of identifying and observing birds in their natural habitats. This hobby is enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds, and physical abilities, and ...