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Birding

Where to Find the Rarest Swift in North America
September 13, 2018 — Want to see a Black Swift? Ignore TLC’s advice and go chasing waterfalls.
Birding Advice
Common Nighthawk: The Cool City Bird You’ve Been Missing
June 12, 2018 — Here's how to find out if one's nesting by you—and what to do if one isn't.
Birding Advice
Get to Know These 20 Common Birds
January 31, 2018 — Want to put names to species you regularly see? Start with this beginner's guide.
Birding 101
Native Trees With Incredible Fall Foliage—and the Birds That Love Them
October 26, 2017 — These stunners make the world better for people and wildlife alike.
Native Plants
Shorebirds 101: What to Look for When You Hit the Water
August 04, 2017 — The diversity of shorebirds is stunning, but it can also be overwhelming. Here are four staple groups to get you started.
Birding 101
Four Vireos Worth Chasing in the U.S.
July 12, 2017 — They're rare, and they're rad. Here's where to find them.
Birding Advice
A Guide to Finding Urban Owls
February 22, 2017 — You don't have to live in the middle of the woods to see an owl. Here's how and where to spot five species in towns and cities across the U.S.
Birding Advice
Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl
February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.
Birding by Ear
How to Tell a Northern Shrike From a Loggerhead Shrike
November 23, 2016 — These are the best clues to help you know which ‘butcher bird’ is which.
Bird Identification
Seven Nifty Jays That Aren’t Blue Jays
October 24, 2016 — Not that there's anything wrong with the Blue Jay, but there is a big, wonderful world of jays out there. Get to know some new ones.
Birding 101