Merlin was on the job at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park one recent day, helping birders identify bird songs. Not Merlin the storied magician, although what was happening could be ...

If you were old enough to buy CDs in the ’90s, you may remember listening stations at superstores that featured music by some of nature’s noisiest creatures: birds. These CDs blended classical music ...

A group of birdwatchers, led by wildlife experts, spotted 40 bird species on a farm in Oconee County, Georgia. The Summer Tanager, a migratory red bird, was a highlight of the birdwatching expedition.

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Dan Jackson can recognize the sound of a downy woodpecker from a distance without ever seeing it. When he is out in nature, the amateur naturalist pulls out his binoculars — and then, instead of ...

"I want you to listen to this bird." The guide stops, and the small group of us stops, too. A rapid string of chatters and chirps pours out of a nearby shrub. It sounds fussy, annoyed. It's definitely ...

I love how bird-watching brings the beauty and excitement of wildlife to your doorstep. It contributes to the conservation of bird populations by providing them with critical resources. From selecting ...

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 ...

Tarik Shahzad’s newfound passion led him to an extraordinary achievement. Just two years after picking up bird-watching as a hobby, he set a Cook County record by spotting 294 species in a single year ...