I never paid much notice to the birds until I had kids. With the exception of the brightly-colored cardinals and blue jays, they all looked alike, and I didn’t see any reason to worry about who was ...

If you want to find an outdoor screen-free family activity, consider birdwatching for kids. It's an easy, low-cost way to spark curiosity about the natural world, and it's something you can do whether ...

I remember being little and listening to my grandfather list all the birds that came to his backyard feeder every day, and thinking how cool it was he knew all their names. While I am not at his ...

The count, which happens Feb. 13-16, is an opportunity for parents and children to do something outside that brings joy and ...

Bird-watching has long been a peaceful and rewarding hobby for nature lovers, but today’s technology is sending it soaring to new heights. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or someone just starting to ...

A great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binos for popping in your bag to image-stabilized models — find your next pair. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

LONDON -- In a fast-paced screen-saturated world, could setting your phone aside and picking up some binoculars to appreciate nature be the perfect way to slow down? New research by excursion booking ...

On his way to setting the Cook County record for spotting the most bird species in a year, one bird in particular eluded Tarik Shahzad. Every morning and every afternoon for a month last summer, he ...

The new YouTube documentary Listers is a down-the-rabbit-hole glimpse at the norms and neuroses of the “extreme bird-watching” community. If that sounds painfully boring, it’s not—this is one of the ...