The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...

Birding builds bridges across generations, too. Christian recounts a story about his 2-year-old grandniece at a family ...

Your yard is just one stop in a complex daily routine of feeding, drinking, napping, bathing and avoiding predators that may ...

Animals have been a source of and inspiration for memes for as long as memes have been around. Cats remain the star of the ...

You might think the early morning is the only good time to go birding, but there is something to see at any time of day. Here are some tips. By Camille Baker This week, for The New York Times’s summer ...

I will never forget the first time I got lost in the eyes of a ruby-throated hummingbird. It was late in spring seven years ago and I was writing out on our patio. Flashes of her green back cut ...

Are we really talking about birding by bike? Yes. It sounds ridiculous, but it's surprising how well they naturally they fit together.

Bird watching continues to grow in popularity. Two Washington birders explain why the recreation is enjoyable and beneficial to mental health. Anders Gyllenhaal For more than 45 years Peter Wimberger ...

Birding is the opposite of being at the movies—you’re outside, not sitting in a windowless box; you’re stalking wild animals, not looking at pictures of them. You’re dependent on weather, geography, ...

Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.

Unlike the spring and summer, where forests and scrubby grasslands are your friend, winter birding is all about salt marshes, ...