Do you enjoy challenging bird IDs? Last month our expert had a doozy, and it taught him a lesson: Don’t let preconceived notions trip you up.

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

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 ...

A new camera designed for use with bird feeders promises to tell you when there are birds visiting your yard—and even use machine learning to identify what types of birds they are. The Birdfy, from ...

I spy with my little eye ... I have no idea. What the heck is that? My bird skills need help, friends. Oh, I can find the birds. I just cannot identify the birds. How does one ID a birdie if one has ...

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

The News-Journal was invited to come along the first tour of 2026 in January, where guests saw several rare migratory bird ...

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 ...