Birding by Ear Can Be a Challenge, But There’s Help at Hand
July 15, 2020 —
Looking to learn bird songs? Here are some courses and tools to guide you no matter your skill level.
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Gain a Duck, Lose a Crow: the 2020 Updates to North American Bird Names
July 13, 2020 —
The Mexican Duck is now its own species, and the Northwestern Crow officially gets lumped with American Crow.
Meet the Harvard Ornithology Professor Biking Across the Country
June 26, 2020 —
With school out due to COVID-19, Scott Edwards decided to make a lifelong dream a reality. Now his ride has taken on even more meaning.
Hiking Trails and Maps Often Exclude People With Disabilities. This Group Is Changing That.
June 19, 2020 —
Started by Syren Nagakyrie, Disabled Hikers aims to make the outdoors more accessible for a diversity of people and marginalized communities.
It's Time to Build a Truly Inclusive Outdoors
June 16, 2020 —
As the nation continues to confront racism, the birding community must embrace difficult conversations.
Black Birders Week: An Ode to Our Allies
June 05, 2020 —
#BlackBirdersWeek, which began on May 31, has been a week-long event aimed to amplify Black people in every field and their experiences while outdoors.
‘Black Women Who Bird’ Take the Spotlight to Make Their Presence Known
June 05, 2020 —
As part of Black Birders Week, women are sharing their love of the outdoors and the challenges they face in them.
‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors
June 01, 2020 —
Sparked by a racist incident last week in Central Park, the new initiative aims to boost recognition and representation of Black people enjoying and studying the natural world.
When to Expect Hummingbirds at Your Feeders and Flowers This Spring
May 21, 2020 —
Warmer weather is on its way—and so are migrant hummers returning from their southern wintering grounds to their summer breeding ranges. Here’s a regional guide for when they should arrive and the food they’re seeking.
