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 ...

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether you’re hearing an unfamiliar bird call or seeing a species you haven’t ...

SHEFFIELD — For Zach Adams, birding isn’t about getting every identification right — it’s about having fun. “You’re going to be wrong. Everybody gets bird identification wrong. I get it wrong all the ...

Expert birdwatching leads to more compact brain regions for attention and perception, providing cognitive benefits into old age.

A Carolina Chickadee holding a seed, photographed Aug. 27, 2022. Mel Green Courtesy of the New Hope Bird Alliance's Mel Green. From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more ...

You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And the answer to both is “no.” It’s just another bird you wish you could ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual, global event that anyone can participate in to help scientists understand local bird populations. John Burroughs Natural History Society has been ...