Birding

Quiz: Which of These 12 North American Birds Summer in the Arctic?

April 24, 2017 — Many familiar species depend on the Arctic for breeding. Discover seven of them and test your bird smarts with this quiz.

Birdist Rule #86: Take Advantage of Our Incredible National Park System

April 18, 2017 — It's National Park Week, so go make use of all those excellent birding destinations. There are a lot more than you think.

How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls

April 12, 2017 — Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

Start Using Spectrograms to 'Read' Bird Songs and Calls

April 12, 2017 — Part five of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

A Beginner’s Guide to Common Bird Sounds and What They Mean

April 12, 2017 — Part two of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

Are You Listening to a Bird Mimic or the Real Deal?

April 12, 2017 — Part six of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

Learn Your Local Birds’ Regional “Accents”

April 12, 2017 — Part seven of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

Why Knowing Your Local Bird Sounds Is the Key to Unlocking New IDs

April 12, 2017 — Part four of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

Listen—Birds Aren’t the Only Ones Singing

April 12, 2017 — Part eight of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

How to Memorize Bird Songs by Using Mental Images

April 12, 2017 — Part three of our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.

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