Articles related to "Birdwatching"
A Journey's End
A tribute to former writer, Terrie Murray who originated the topic, Backyard Birdwatching Almanac at Suite101. Her long journey has ended.
environment • backyard birdwatching almanac • backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • audobon society
A tribute to former writer, Terrie Murray who originated the topic, Backyard Birdwatching Almanac at Suite101. Her long journey has ended.
environment • backyard birdwatching almanac • backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • audobon society
Bird Watching Sites in Arizona
This is a great place for bird watching and for viewing wildlife in Arizona. It is a rich habitat that springs right out of the Sonoran Desert.
birdwatching arizona • hassayampa river preserve • rare birds • arizona wildlife • shadywalkingtrails
This is a great place for bird watching and for viewing wildlife in Arizona. It is a rich habitat that springs right out of the Sonoran Desert.
birdwatching arizona • hassayampa river preserve • rare birds • arizona wildlife • shadywalkingtrails
The San Ignacio Resort Hotel Tours
Guest of the San Ignacio Resort Hotel or not, anyone can enjoy their onsite tours, including the very worthwhile Green Iguana Project. Located in Cayo, Belize.
san ignacio resort hotel • belize • cayo • birdwatching • iguana project
Guest of the San Ignacio Resort Hotel or not, anyone can enjoy their onsite tours, including the very worthwhile Green Iguana Project. Located in Cayo, Belize.
san ignacio resort hotel • belize • cayo • birdwatching • iguana project
Smithsonian Handbooks Bird Guides
The Smithsonian Handbooks series by DK Publishing are among the most popular birdwatching guides on the market, and for good reason. Here's a look at the pros and cons.
smithsonian bird guides • best birdwatching guides • review birdwatching book • dk publishing bird guides • popular birding guides
The Smithsonian Handbooks series by DK Publishing are among the most popular birdwatching guides on the market, and for good reason. Here's a look at the pros and cons.
smithsonian bird guides • best birdwatching guides • review birdwatching book • dk publishing bird guides • popular birding guides
Birdwatching in Key West
Key West is home to many rare species, and is important as a pit-stop for many migratory birds. Here's a few birds to look for, as well as five birdwatching hot spots.
birding key west • birdwatching key west • birds southern florida • birds florida keys • rare birds key west
Key West is home to many rare species, and is important as a pit-stop for many migratory birds. Here's a few birds to look for, as well as five birdwatching hot spots.
birding key west • birdwatching key west • birds southern florida • birds florida keys • rare birds key west
Birdwatching on the Danube Delta
Opportunities to discover the wildlife of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve include accommodation in hotels, on the river, camping or with local people.
birdwatching on the danube delta • king of european rivers • world's largest wetland nature reserve • how to get to the danube delta biosphere reserve a • tulcea
Opportunities to discover the wildlife of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve include accommodation in hotels, on the river, camping or with local people.
birdwatching on the danube delta • king of european rivers • world's largest wetland nature reserve • how to get to the danube delta biosphere reserve a • tulcea
Florida Everglades Big Cypress Birdwatching Trip
Create a personalized, self-guided birding tour through two adjacent national parks with a variety of habitats for songbirds, wading birds, raptors and waterfowl.
florida everglades national park • big cypress national preserve • bird watching trip • south florida specialty birds • herons and egrets
Create a personalized, self-guided birding tour through two adjacent national parks with a variety of habitats for songbirds, wading birds, raptors and waterfowl.
florida everglades national park • big cypress national preserve • bird watching trip • south florida specialty birds • herons and egrets
How to Choose Binoculars for Birdwatching
Birdwatching demands a lot of optical equipment, and the need to take them out into the field means weight is an issue for many people too.
birding binoculars • choosing birdwatching optics • porroprism binoculars • sport optics • roof-prism binoculars
Birdwatching demands a lot of optical equipment, and the need to take them out into the field means weight is an issue for many people too.
birding binoculars • choosing birdwatching optics • porroprism binoculars • sport optics • roof-prism binoculars
Winter Birdwatching
Do you feed and watch the birds that come to your feeders? Do you ever keep a list of the many types of birds you see? If so, you might be interested in participating in Project Feeder Watch run by Cornell University Lab of Ornithology.
birds • bird watch • birdfeeder • project feeder watch • classroom feederwatch
Do you feed and watch the birds that come to your feeders? Do you ever keep a list of the many types of birds you see? If so, you might be interested in participating in Project Feeder Watch run by Cornell University Lab of Ornithology.
birds • bird watch • birdfeeder • project feeder watch • classroom feederwatch
A Sparrow's Tale
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
A Wren's Tale
Another encounter with death in the natural world of our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • nature • wrens • bird feeding • attracting birds
Another encounter with death in the natural world of our backyards.
backyard birdwatching • nature • wrens • bird feeding • attracting birds
Birdsong Nature Center in Southern Georgia
Recharge your batteries at this peaceful spot nestled in the Red Hills of Georgia and Florida.
birdsong nature center • birdwatching in red hills of georgia • birdwatching • environmental education projects • wildlife conservation goals
Recharge your batteries at this peaceful spot nestled in the Red Hills of Georgia and Florida.
birdsong nature center • birdwatching in red hills of georgia • birdwatching • environmental education projects • wildlife conservation goals
Bushtits, Hummingbirds and Baseball
The first October storm brings changes to the backyard scene, and begins the season of being indoors and looking out.
october • rain • baseball • birdwatching • bird feeding
The first October storm brings changes to the backyard scene, and begins the season of being indoors and looking out.
october • rain • baseball • birdwatching • bird feeding
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
Chincoteague is a small island perfect for people of all ages. There's something for everyone from avid birdwatchers to young kids. Come and get away from it all.
chincoteague • assateague • beach • ocean • camp
Chincoteague is a small island perfect for people of all ages. There's something for everyone from avid birdwatchers to young kids. Come and get away from it all.
chincoteague • assateague • beach • ocean • camp
Christmas Tree Bird Feeder
Instead of throwing that tree out after Christmas make it into a treat tree for your backyard birds. Decorate it with bird food and watch the birds enjoy it.
birdwatching in winter • feed the birds • christmas tree feeder • winter buffet for birds • backyard birdwatching
Instead of throwing that tree out after Christmas make it into a treat tree for your backyard birds. Decorate it with bird food and watch the birds enjoy it.
birdwatching in winter • feed the birds • christmas tree feeder • winter buffet for birds • backyard birdwatching
Commuter Babies
Wildlife Rehabilitator Louise Grider's experience at co-parenting a brood of Carolina wrens.
birds • birdwatching • baby birds
Wildlife Rehabilitator Louise Grider's experience at co-parenting a brood of Carolina wrens.
birds • birdwatching • baby birds
Creating a Backyard Bird Habitat
If you have a yard, you are just four steps away from making the perfect backyard bird habitat. Here's how to bring feathery friends flocking to your backyard.
backyard bird • backyard habitat • backyard wildlife • attracting birds • birdwatching backyard
If you have a yard, you are just four steps away from making the perfect backyard bird habitat. Here's how to bring feathery friends flocking to your backyard.
backyard bird • backyard habitat • backyard wildlife • attracting birds • birdwatching backyard
Getting Ready for Winter
Summer birds have moved on, and winter birds are arriving. Time to get ready for winter feeding!
birds • birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • winter
Summer birds have moved on, and winter birds are arriving. Time to get ready for winter feeding!
birds • birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • winter
Hairy Woodpecker Facts
A hairy woodpecker is an interesting and helpful bird to have in your backyard.
hairy woodpecker • woodpecker • feeding hairy woodpeckers • feeding wild birds • wild birds
A hairy woodpecker is an interesting and helpful bird to have in your backyard.
hairy woodpecker • woodpecker • feeding hairy woodpeckers • feeding wild birds • wild birds
High Island Birding Adventure - Part 1
Easter weekend a dozen e-mail birding friends from the group "Loons and Larks," who had never met in person before, gathered in Texas for a weekend of birding together. This is their story, as told by participant Kris McNew, from Fresno, California.
high island • texas • birdwatching
Easter weekend a dozen e-mail birding friends from the group "Loons and Larks," who had never met in person before, gathered in Texas for a weekend of birding together. This is their story, as told by participant Kris McNew, from Fresno, California.
high island • texas • birdwatching
How to Identify Wild Birds
New birdwatchers can learn to recognize birds by paying close attention to the following six traits. A good guidebook and plenty of practice will do the rest.
bird identification • birdwatching • identify wild birds • traits of birds • observing birds
New birdwatchers can learn to recognize birds by paying close attention to the following six traits. A good guidebook and plenty of practice will do the rest.
bird identification • birdwatching • identify wild birds • traits of birds • observing birds
It's Easter -- and Look at All the Eggs!!
The explosion of the Internet has made it possible to follow the progress of nesting birds all over the United States -- right from our own computers!
birds • birdwatching • nestboxes • nesting.
The explosion of the Internet has made it possible to follow the progress of nesting birds all over the United States -- right from our own computers!
birds • birdwatching • nestboxes • nesting.
Journaling for Field Marks
Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • birding • nature journal • journaling
Even in my backyard, I find that my nature journal provides the perfect format for documenting field marks of a species which is unusual for my area or unknown to me. This week provided the opportunity to study the black-headed grosbeak.
backyard birdwatching • birdwatching • birding • nature journal • journaling
Late Winter Escape
Sometimes when the sun shines in Oregon, the most important thing on the list of things to do is to get outdoors!
oregon • birdwatching
Sometimes when the sun shines in Oregon, the most important thing on the list of things to do is to get outdoors!
oregon • birdwatching
Life List by Olivia Gentile
Just as a birder ticks off species on their Life List, people check off accomplishments along the way. Education, check. Career, check. Significant other, check...
olivia gentile • birdwatching • birding • amanda hesser • facebook
Just as a birder ticks off species on their Life List, people check off accomplishments along the way. Education, check. Career, check. Significant other, check...
olivia gentile • birdwatching • birding • amanda hesser • facebook
March: Spring Training
This is a good time of year to start learning to identify birds by their songs. Most migrants have not arrived yet, and local residents are starting to sing. Join me in spring training!
bird songs • birdwatching • birdathon • audubon society
This is a good time of year to start learning to identify birds by their songs. Most migrants have not arrived yet, and local residents are starting to sing. Join me in spring training!
bird songs • birdwatching • birdathon • audubon society
Observing Bird Behavior
Winter is a great time to observe bird behavior. This article will describe some of my observations and encourages birdwatchers to make their own.
environment • bird behavior • chickadees • kinglets • ruby-crowned kinglets
Winter is a great time to observe bird behavior. This article will describe some of my observations and encourages birdwatchers to make their own.
environment • bird behavior • chickadees • kinglets • ruby-crowned kinglets
The American Goldfinch
The range of the American Goldfinch covers every area of North America. Their arrival in Florida is a high energy burst of sunshine and sweet song.
american goldfinch • carduelis tristis • birdwatching • backyard birds • florida birds
The range of the American Goldfinch covers every area of North America. Their arrival in Florida is a high energy burst of sunshine and sweet song.
american goldfinch • carduelis tristis • birdwatching • backyard birds • florida birds
The Golden Days of October
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning, and the birds are arriving for winter.
birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • feeding birds • wild birds
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning, and the birds are arriving for winter.
birdwatching • bird feeding • attracting birds • feeding birds • wild birds
Through a Different Window
I've never been able to decide if I'm a writer who birds or a birdwatcher who writes. Both, I suppose. And sometimes both at once.
birdwatching • nature writing • autumn • november
I've never been able to decide if I'm a writer who birds or a birdwatcher who writes. Both, I suppose. And sometimes both at once.
birdwatching • nature writing • autumn • november
Transitions
The transition from winter to spring is beautiful, and brings with it many backyard birdwatching delights.
backyard birdwatching • spring • summer • feeding birds • watching birds
The transition from winter to spring is beautiful, and brings with it many backyard birdwatching delights.
backyard birdwatching • spring • summer • feeding birds • watching birds
Travel Belize - Monkey River Adventure Tours
Meander through the mazes of mangroves, float down the river scouting for birds, caiman or iguanas, and walk deep in the forest in search of howler monkeys.
travel • belize • adventure • tours • monkey river
Meander through the mazes of mangroves, float down the river scouting for birds, caiman or iguanas, and walk deep in the forest in search of howler monkeys.
travel • belize • adventure • tours • monkey river
A Texas Salt Lake
Stretching across 530 acres like a huge snowy field, the Texas salt lake lies about 4 miles east of US 28l in Hidalgo County near McAllen.
salt • texas salt lakes • salt domes • la sal del rey • el sal del rey
Stretching across 530 acres like a huge snowy field, the Texas salt lake lies about 4 miles east of US 28l in Hidalgo County near McAllen.
salt • texas salt lakes • salt domes • la sal del rey • el sal del rey
Birding Tours in Sri Lanka
On peak birding season, Sri Lanka plays caring host to 482 bird species, migrants and vagrants, including 26 endemics. A real island paradise for birds and birders alike.
birdwatching tours sri lanka • sri lanka ornithologists paradise highest number e • endemic bird area • birdwatching colombo city parliament grounds paddy • migrants vagrants mixed species bird flocks sri la
On peak birding season, Sri Lanka plays caring host to 482 bird species, migrants and vagrants, including 26 endemics. A real island paradise for birds and birders alike.
birdwatching tours sri lanka • sri lanka ornithologists paradise highest number e • endemic bird area • birdwatching colombo city parliament grounds paddy • migrants vagrants mixed species bird flocks sri la
How to Make a Suet Birdfeeder
Before I give you instructions on how to make a suet birdfeeder, I want to tell you a bit about a beautiful bird that lives in Nova Scotia.
black eyed junco • junco • nova scotia • canada • maritime provinces
Before I give you instructions on how to make a suet birdfeeder, I want to tell you a bit about a beautiful bird that lives in Nova Scotia.
black eyed junco • junco • nova scotia • canada • maritime provinces
Spring Birding at Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Bird watching along the shores of Lake Ontario during spring migration offers rare opportunities to add exciting migrants to your birding list.
spring birding at presqui'le • migrating flocks waterfowl • waterfowl brighton region • birdwatching ontario migrants • birding list ontario
Bird watching along the shores of Lake Ontario during spring migration offers rare opportunities to add exciting migrants to your birding list.
spring birding at presqui'le • migrating flocks waterfowl • waterfowl brighton region • birdwatching ontario migrants • birding list ontario
The World-Famous Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival
Each spring, one of Earth's great natural spectacles - millions of migrating shorebirds - visit Grays Harbor marshes during their long flight to Arctic breeding grounds.
grays harbor shorebird festival • grays harbor national wildlife refuge • shorebirds • bird watching • bowerman basin
Each spring, one of Earth's great natural spectacles - millions of migrating shorebirds - visit Grays Harbor marshes during their long flight to Arctic breeding grounds.
grays harbor shorebird festival • grays harbor national wildlife refuge • shorebirds • bird watching • bowerman basin
For the Birds!
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Terrie Murray -- Interview with an Oregon Contributing Editor
Fourth in a series of interviews with Contributing Editors from Oregon. Highlighted is Backyard Birdwatching Almanac editor, Terrie Murray.
oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • terrie murray • backyard birdwatching
Fourth in a series of interviews with Contributing Editors from Oregon. Highlighted is Backyard Birdwatching Almanac editor, Terrie Murray.
oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • terrie murray • backyard birdwatching
Addendum to Journaling for Field Marks
This short essay is a follow-up to my article, "Journaling for Field Marks."
black-headed grosbeak • backyard birdwatching • feeding birds • bird identification • nature journaling
This short essay is a follow-up to my article, "Journaling for Field Marks."
black-headed grosbeak • backyard birdwatching • feeding birds • bird identification • nature journaling
Ardnamurchan Eagle Watch Project
Watch extraordinary birds of prey from a unique feeding station on Britain's most westerly peninsula
birdwatching • scotland • royal society for the protection of birds • ardnamurchan natural history centre • golden eagles
Watch extraordinary birds of prey from a unique feeding station on Britain's most westerly peninsula
birdwatching • scotland • royal society for the protection of birds • ardnamurchan natural history centre • golden eagles
Bird Feeders Children Can Make
How to make homemade bird feeders, a quick and easy kids' craft for spring.
bird feeders • kids’ crafts • how to make bird feeders • quick and easy kids’ crafts • homemade bird feeders
How to make homemade bird feeders, a quick and easy kids' craft for spring.
bird feeders • kids’ crafts • how to make bird feeders • quick and easy kids’ crafts • homemade bird feeders
Bird Watching in Copan
5 minutes away from downtown Copan, Macaw Mountain allows visitors a view into the world of exotic birds amidst a natural botanical garden.
macaw mountain • copan visitors guide • copan guide • but did you know that copan also has macaw mountai • macaw mountain copan
5 minutes away from downtown Copan, Macaw Mountain allows visitors a view into the world of exotic birds amidst a natural botanical garden.
macaw mountain • copan visitors guide • copan guide • but did you know that copan also has macaw mountai • macaw mountain copan
Bird Watching in Toronto
This park grew from a heap of landfill in the 1950's, to an Important Bird Area of Global Significance in 2001. The bird count is in excess of 300 species.
birdwatching in toronto • tommy thompson park • leslie street spit • warbler viewing • wildlife viewing
This park grew from a heap of landfill in the 1950's, to an Important Bird Area of Global Significance in 2001. The bird count is in excess of 300 species.
birdwatching in toronto • tommy thompson park • leslie street spit • warbler viewing • wildlife viewing
Birdingpal Offers Travelers Local Avian Insight
Take advantage of a local birder's knowledge for a personalized bird watching tour with cultural insights. Then share the experience with others as a birdingpal at home.
birdingpal • bird watching holidays • local avian insight • personalized birding trip • guided birdwatching tour
Take advantage of a local birder's knowledge for a personalized bird watching tour with cultural insights. Then share the experience with others as a birdingpal at home.
birdingpal • bird watching holidays • local avian insight • personalized birding trip • guided birdwatching tour
Birds of Brisbane City Botanics
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, a home to ponds and Queensland trees with different native birds, makes a solid choice for casual birdwatching and photography.
birdwatching in brisbane • city botanic gardens • rainbow lorikeet • the dusky moorhen • pigeon
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, a home to ponds and Queensland trees with different native birds, makes a solid choice for casual birdwatching and photography.
birdwatching in brisbane • city botanic gardens • rainbow lorikeet • the dusky moorhen • pigeon
Carara National Park & Tarcoles Area Costa Rica
Located 90 km west of San José on the banks of Río Tárcoles, Carara is popular with birdwatchers because of its richness in both rainforest and dry forest species.
carara national park costa rica • tarcoles river costa rica • scarlet macaws costa rica • crocodile spotting costa rica • wildlife spotting costa rica
Located 90 km west of San José on the banks of Río Tárcoles, Carara is popular with birdwatchers because of its richness in both rainforest and dry forest species.
carara national park costa rica • tarcoles river costa rica • scarlet macaws costa rica • crocodile spotting costa rica • wildlife spotting costa rica
Caribbean Bird Watchers Lodging
Asa Wright Nature Center in Trinidad, Tobago's Arnos Vale Hotel and other Caribbean resorts near sanctuaries offer ideal overnight accommodations for 24/7 birdwatching.
asa wright nature centre and lodge • arnos vale hotel • trinidad and tobago birdwatching • caribbean wildlife preserves • half moon caye national monument
Asa Wright Nature Center in Trinidad, Tobago's Arnos Vale Hotel and other Caribbean resorts near sanctuaries offer ideal overnight accommodations for 24/7 birdwatching.
asa wright nature centre and lodge • arnos vale hotel • trinidad and tobago birdwatching • caribbean wildlife preserves • half moon caye national monument
Carolina Chickadees: From First Egg to Empty Nest
Backyard birds are interested in only one thing right now besides food: Nesting! Read about and see my "Chickadee Saga," from first egg to empty nest.
carolina chickadee • backyard birds • nest-building • building nests • birdnests
Backyard birds are interested in only one thing right now besides food: Nesting! Read about and see my "Chickadee Saga," from first egg to empty nest.
carolina chickadee • backyard birds • nest-building • building nests • birdnests
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