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Birding Basics

More than just a hobby, birding connects you with nature in a fun, inexpensive and educational way. Through these birding basics, you will learn the history of birding, discover the type of birder you are and learn how to get started on your way to a fulfilling and rewarding connection with wild birds.
Book Review: The Boreal Owl Murder
Book review of “The Boreal Owl Murder” (2008) by Jan Dunlap.
Autumn Birding Tips
Tips for taking successful birding in fall, including fall migration tips.
Book Review: Wesley the Owl
Book review of “Wesley the Owl” (2008) by Stacey O’Brien.
Book Review: Life List
Book review of Life List (2009) by Olivia Gentile.
Summer Birding Tips
Tips for summer birding field trips that will be safe for both the birders and the birds.
Beach Bird Safety Tips
Tips for beachgoers to enjoy a visit to the beach without disturbing or harming wild and nesting birds.
Qualities of a Good Birder
Anyone can pick up a field guide and identify birds, but a truly dedicated birder has certain qualities that allow them to appreciate this hobby to its fullest. If you share these qualities of a good birder, you’re more likely to become an accomplished and expert birder while thoroughly enjoying the experienc
Birding Projects for Kids
Five unique birding projects for children, including study questions.
What Birds Can Teach Kids
Birding is a fun and educational hobby for children and they can learn not only topics, but also important secondary skills that will be valuable all their lives.
All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Excellent site from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with bird profiles, birding basics, identification tips, conservation information and more. An essential resource for any serious birder!
How to Dispose of Dead Birds Safely
Tips for disposing of dead birds safely, including when it is necessary to contact authorities.
Types of Birders
What type of birder are you? There are six major types of birders and many hobbyists fit more than one category.
5 Ways to Share Your Love of Birding
How to share your love of birding and bird watching with friends, family members and your community.
New Year’s Resolutions for Birders
New Year's resolutions for birders - Birding resolutions for the New Year
John James Audubon
One of the most famous names in ornithology and bird artwork, John James Audubon was a celebrated naturalist whose work is still popular with modern birders.
Birding Ethics
Details on the ethics of bird watching and birding best practices.
How to Build Your Life List
How to build a birding life list and add more species to your total count.
What Is Birding?
Birding is more than just a hobby, it is good exercise, a popular activity for all ages, and a great companion to many other hobbies.
10 Beginning Birding Tips
Offered by Birding.com, this concise list of tips for beginning birders covers everything from basic supplies to finding birds to joining birding organizations to get started in this popular hobby.

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