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 ...

Heard a chirp or spotted a flutter? These free apps identify backyard birds by sight or sound — no binoculars or in-depth bird knowledge required.

Next to insects, birds sadly seem to get short shrift from humans. We remain powerfully drawn to scenes of lions hunting in the Kalahari desert or rhinos jousting in eastern India, but remain mostly ...

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 ...

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Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac, an avid birder, is the ...

The golden days of fall are perfect for getting outside. While some people double down on getting their steps in or dust off their bicycles, the rest of us might be looking for a new way to breathe ...

James Hill, a retired humanitarian aid worker, finds solace and purpose in birdwatching and photography. Hill volunteers as a bird guide at local parks and helped establish one as a recognized birding ...