Countryside living. Getting on a bit. It was only a matter of time before I gave into certain impulses: I’m curious about birdlife. It’s a curiosity that’s at risk of developing into outright ...

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes ...

Learn what a horned grebe looks like and where you can find this water bird. Get information about their habitat, diet, ...

Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether you’re hearing an unfamiliar bird call or seeing a species you haven’t ...

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 ...

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species. Expert ...

Birds separated by vast geographic distances and millions of years of evolution share a remarkably similar learned vocal ...

After a long summer of steamy humid nights, nothing beats sleeping with the windows open when the temperature finally drops. Fall weather arrived recently here in Michigan, where my family has a ...

Birds across the globe independently evolved a shared warning call against parasites, blending instinct and learning in a ...