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 ...

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Scientific evidence suggests dinosaurs met their extinction through asteroid impact. Today, if a species goes extinct, chances we as humans had something to do with it. In this century alone, we've ...

SHEFFIELD — For Zach Adams, birding isn’t about getting every identification right — it’s about having fun. “You’re going to be wrong. Everybody gets bird identification wrong. I get it wrong all the ...

One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. However, it seems people are starting to do more than just listen to them. The hobby of bird watching might ...

These days, it seems like there’s a “smart” version of everything. So it was only a matter of time before they made a bird feeder with a camera that lets you see birds up close on your phone and uses ...

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what you need to know. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac, an avid birder, is the ...

LINDSEY – As the Biggest Week in American Birding winds down, a number of mobile apps can help the public continue the birding adventure. Deb Nofzinger, a naturalist with the Sandusky County Park ...

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In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

While many people enjoy birding to witness the intrinsic beauty of each species, it's a bird’s behavior and its similiarities to humans that draw many birders to study and learn about them, says ...