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 ...

Serious bird-watchers, whose hard-earned life lists and ability to quickly and accurately identify specific species give them standing in the birding community, don’t suffer sub-standard binoculars.

The seasonal sleigh bells are a’ jinglin’, and for some hawk-eyed observers around the Bay, that means it’s time to dust off ...

Some bird's nests are more than just twigs — they're protected, purposeful, and best left alone. Here are the ones you should ...

Bird watching is a great way to get outside and enjoy the surrounding nature. There’s just something relaxing about being in the woods, listening to the soothing sounds of bird calls. Get a few ...

Bird migration represents one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena, where millions of feathered travelers navigate thousands of miles using nothing but instinct and celestial navigation. This aerial ...

My 5-year old grandson recently had a snow day. To entertain him, his parents brought out pinecones, peanut butter and ...

With their colorful plumage and soft, cooing songs, birds are fascinating to watch. And there’s another good reason to do bird watching — it’s said to reduce stress and anxiety levels. You don’t have ...

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 ...

When Danielle Belleny discovered the flute in middle school, she was hooked. “I absolutely fell in love with learning those études as a high schooler,” say Belleny of the work of classical composer ...

Jason Hall leads a bird walk at Philadelphia's FDR Park with the In Color Birding Club. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Early on a recent Sunday morning, about a dozen people gathered at FDR Park in South ...