Is that the tweet of a titmouse? Or the chirp of a chickadee? After you download the app Merlin Bird ID, you can use your smartphone to identify sounds and match them to the birds in trees nearby and ...

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what ...

David Carr highlights the birds, mammals and marine life you might see on vacation from the mountains to the coast.

The placement of your bird feeder matters. Here’s how to bring all the birds to your yard while keeping them safe, healthy ...

The free app Merlin Bird ID from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology does both. Also free, the Audubon Bird Guide app from the nonprofit conservation group uses visual input to identify birds and ...

Mike Yardley is Newstalk ZB’s resident traveller and can be heard every week at 11.20am on Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame.

For more advanced hikers, Ms. Lister suggests Gaia GPS, an app that allows you to download maps for offline use and plan ...

Birdwatching is as easy as going outside and watching for birds. Seriously. But it's helpful to bring some basic gear along ...

More people than ever are engaging in outdoor recreational activities like biking, climbing, camping and hiking. As a ...