Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides ...

This Colorado wildlife escape offers eagle sightings, scenic trails, and a peaceful outing that feels cinematic.

Southeastern Arizona is also a birding “hotspot” that attracts national and international birders chasing specific “lifers,” but that’s for the advanced course. You can bird anytime, but Arizona ...

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The Hawke Endurance ED 8x25 strikes a good balance between portability and performance. It’s light and compact, yet still provides a clear, sharp image and a surprisingly wide field of view for its ...

Sitting on a park bench and observing woodpeckers could be quite beneficial, as a new study has found that bird-watching may enhance cognitive function as you age. The Canadian study was published Feb ...

ATLANTA — Bird watching may be good for your brain. Researcher Erik Wing says expert bird watchers have a keen eye, and strong memories. “The expert groups are enduring benefits of engaging this ...

For decades, whale watching has been a seasonal ritual along the Sonoma Coast, drawing locals to wind-swept bluffs, binoculars in hand. Now the pastime has earned national notice: Travel + Leisure has ...

Bird Watching magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary. Matt Merritt: “Looking back into the archives in preparation for our 40th anniversary issue has been a great pleasure, but I’ve also been struck ...

Aspiring bird watchers now can check out backpacks loaded with binoculars and field guides from every branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each branch has at least two backpacks stocked with ...

A pet’s reaction to other animals and birds is often unpredictable. To provide an apt example, this Instagram video shows how an orange cat named Kurt reacts to his bird-watching activity. He seems to ...