It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to ...

Bird watching is a great way to get outside and enjoy the surrounding nature. There’s just something relaxing about being in the woods, listening to the soothing sounds of bird calls. Get a few ...

Birds were never my thing until I spent the morning in a friend’s garden, watching the hundreds of birds swarming her bird feeders. I immediately bought four feeders and constructed the buffet of any ...

The stakes are low but the reward is high when it comes to bird-watching. Which makes it a perfect hobby. Sure, sometimes you’ll buy a really snazzy bird feeder and bags of mouthwatering bird food, ...

Serious bird-watchers, whose hard-earned life lists and ability to quickly and accurately identify specific species give them standing in the birding community, don’t suffer sub-standard binoculars.

Bird migration represents one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena, where millions of feathered travelers navigate thousands of miles using nothing but instinct and celestial navigation. This aerial ...

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 ...

Bird-watching, also known as birding, is the practice of observing, listening to, pursuing and admiring birds in their natural habitats. It is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. A new study finds that college students who get out to ...

Birding is an absolute blast. This ultra-relaxing hobby offers a great way to not just enjoy and experience nature, but also appreciate it—as literally millions of us discovered during the pandemic.

It’s springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and one of nature’s greatest spectacles is unfolding: the migration of billions of birds to their breeding grounds. They’ve spent the winter in balmier ...