Birding News

People with binoculars in a raised, covered pavilion surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and trees.
Do Nations With the Most Birds Attract the Most Bird Tourists?
October 03, 2025 — Bird-rich Colombia has seen explosive bird tourism growth, according to a new study that sifted through eBird data. But not all tropical nations are fulfilling their bird tourism potential.
Two guys wearing suits, rollerblades, and binoculars sit on a bench next to a pond.
Get to Know the Brothers Behind the Buzziest Birding Film in Years
September 29, 2025 — Owen and Quentin Reiser take us behind the scenes of 鈥淟isters鈥 and preview their next project.
Movies & TV
People sit on a bench in an urban park and look through binoculars.
A New Program Helps New York鈥檚 Public-Housing Residents Discover the Nature Right Outside Their Doors
September 19, 2025 — The city鈥檚 housing authority houses half a million people on campuses rich in green space. Advocates see that as a big opportunity to bring birding鈥檚 benefits to more New Yorkers.
Illustration of kids building bird houses at a table and looking out the window at birds.
How Educators Are Fostering the Next Generation of Avian Advocates
September 18, 2025 — Experts say it isn鈥檛 hard to get kids excited about birds鈥攁nd conservation action.
Smart Bird Feeders Are Connecting Us to Wildlife 鈥攁nd Each Other鈥擫ike Never Before
June 20, 2025 — The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.
Bird Feeding and Care
A woman stands outside with her eyes closed holding her phone up to her ear.
A First-of-Its-Kind Event Helps Blind Birders Build Community
June 05, 2025 — We spoke with some of the more than 150 blind and visually impaired birders who participated in the celebration to learn about the challenges they face and the joy they find in the outdoors.
Old photo of a gull in flight over water.
Remembering 鈥楾he Bird of the Century,鈥 a Half-Century Later
March 03, 2025 — In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy that ensued was a watershed moment for a burgeoning birding community.
Birding Is a Booming Hobby鈥攁nd a Big Business
February 20, 2025 — More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.
Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.
How Everyone鈥檚 Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience
November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online
A Red Crossbill looks down from its perch in a pine tree, holding a seed in its beak.
Fancy Finches? This Extensive New Field Guide Is For You
October 04, 2024 — Co-authored by a finch expert and veteran guide writer, the book covers everything from House Finches to honeycreepers. (Yep, they're finches, too.)
Field Guides