As a newcomer, should you first learn by looking for birds or listening for them? "You can choose which aspects of observing birds brings you the most joy," says Ken Elkins, community conservation ...

Think telling sparrows apart is just not worth the effort? Our tips might change your mind. Identify sparrows by habitat, ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...

Sparrow season is upon us, and it's time for tips on finding and identifying sparrows. Actually, sparrow season never really ends here. Some species can be found most of the year. Several species are ...

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 ...

My friends are really good at identifying birds they can’t even see. They do it by listening to the bird’s song. I can recognize the sounds of a few birds like ospreys, meadowlarks and sandhill cranes ...

The trees are alive with the sound of music. The trouble is, with the unfurling of leaves on trees and bushes, it’s getting harder by the day to visually identify the source of those cheerful and ...

Read the bird’s nametag when it’s not looking. Wait patiently outside any bird conference and you’re sure to catch a coveted glimpse of a Sharpie-scrawled nametag. Write down your findings as quickly ...

Bird song is beautiful and fascinating. I love hearing the first songs of returning lazuli buntings, western tanagers and Bullock’s orioles this time of year. And it’s fun to chase down some mystery ...

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 ...