Q: This is our second year feeding the birds and last winter was slow. This year is better. We have a couple bird feeders and as you mentioned we stocked with finch seed and sunflower seeds. And there ...

Now that spring has sprung and the best season for bird-watching is upon us, here are two handy books that crossed my desk in ...

As spring returns, dozens of avian species are flocking to the Pacific Northwest. Spring is also a rich time for foraging, as tender leaves and blooms begin to appear. Ring in the season with five ...

One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. However, it seems people are starting to do more than just listen to them. The hobby of bird watching might ...

Millions of birds will pass through North Louisiana skies from now through mid-May, and ornithologist Marc Parnell, author of 41 bestselling bird guides, can help you identify them and attract some to ...

What’s the best way to learn your local birds? One of the most common methods has traditionally been to get a book. A good field guide to birds will contain illustrations or photos along with helpful ...

One in every five Americans watches birds, according to a report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For those just getting started with the hobby, the experience can vary from exciting to ...

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 ...

Read the bird’s nametag when it’s not looking. Wait patiently outside any bird conference and you’re sure to catch a coveted glimpse of a Sharpie-scrawled nametag. Write down your findings as quickly ...

We all have been there. You see a bird, but you don't know its name. You then take a picture or maybe record a video to ask your friends, but no one knows. Frustrating, right? Well, don't worry — ...