Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering ...

As a newcomer, should you first learn by looking for birds or listening for them? "You can choose which aspects of observing birds brings you the most joy," says Ken Elkins, community conservation ...

A new camera designed for use with bird feeders promises to tell you when there are birds visiting your yard—and even use machine learning to identify what types of birds they are. The Birdfy, from ...

A: Watching the birds at my feeders is such a fun and relaxing pastime. Glad you are enjoying it, too. When my grandchildren are around, I tell them about the birds they see, such as what they eat and ...

The trees are alive with the sound of music. The trouble is, with the unfurling of leaves on trees and bushes, it’s getting harder by the day to visually identify the source of those cheerful and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Biologists count and identify birds in thousands of aerial photos when ...

The 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities has officially begun. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife. Finishers are ...

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 ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...

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 ...

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...