Picking a birding field guide is a little like picking a spouse. You have to find it attractive, of course, but that’s just not enough for the long haul. You need something smart, reliable. Something ...

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 ...

Have you ever seen a flash of color, heard a whistling song and wondered what bird just flew by? Then bird-watching might be a great hobby for you! Other than a willingness to look carefully and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hobby has also been embraced for its health benefits. “Bird-watching is a great way to connect with ...

According to a survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 96 million Americans are bird-watchers, or 37% of the population aged 16 and above. Most observe from home, but 43 million have traveled ...

In 1934 Roger Tory Peterson, with manuscript and watercolor paintings in hand, went looking for a publisher for the bird identification book he had created. He knocked on doors. No. No. No. No. Then ...

Some of the most frequently asked questions about birding surround optics, or more specifically, what type of binoculars to use for birding. The truth of the matter is there are dozens upon dozens of ...