People we admire for having a particular expertise have one thing in common: They started as novices. The ones who became accomplished did so because of a willingness to put in the time and effort, ...

Bird-watching, also known as birding, is the practice of observing, listening to, pursuing and admiring birds in their natural habitats. It is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and ...

Your garden may be resting over winter, but if you enjoy some winter bird watching, you'll appreciate that there is still plenty of life to appreciate out there. Birds don’t hibernate and while some ...

Encounters with wildlife, particularly birds, are often one of the highlights of any hiking or camping trip. Knowing how to bird watch will elevate these moments beyond simply observing from afar into ...

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 ...

Tube-shaped feeders work well, but if you don't have those, try making a DIY feeder with things available at home: a toilet paper roll, nut butter, a paper plate, seeds or unsalted nuts, and string.

Alli Smith, of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, offers beginner tips for exploring the wide world of birds. By Camille Baker As part of the New York Times birding project, The Times has a series of ...

While staying home for virtually the last year, most of us have grown tired of being in the same setting, surrounded by the same walls. But take a look out the window and you might be surprised by a ...

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