Joan Strassmann can rattle off trivia about birds as quickly as a Peregrine falcon can blast through the sky. Did you know that Northern flickers coax their young to leave their nests by continuously ...

The first step for novices, Tan says, is simply to get outside and look around. You can start by taking note of the birds you ...

When it comes to birdwatching, many people might imagine trudging through muddy trails in the spring, or swatting mosquitoes while squinting through thick foliage in the summer. And for avid ...

One minute you’re young, carefree, and hanging out at the bar with friends. The next, you’re crouched in the woods with a pair of binoculars and trying to spot the elusive scrub jay. While the ...

Now that we’ve been embracing slower, low-tech activities like puzzles, knitting and crafting, it could also be a good time to start birdwatching. It’s something you can do by yourself out in nature, ...

The seasonal sleigh bells are a’ jinglin’, and for some hawk-eyed observers around the Bay, that means it’s time to dust off ...

Research has found that the more birds there are living around you, the better you feel, and that even our mental health is better when we can see and hear birds. In fact, interacting with nature in ...

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with ...

It is early morning in the Great Smoky Mountains. Kevin Burrell is half asleep and wrapped tightly in his sleeping bag. Before surrendering his warm cocoon to the chilly morning air, he hears the call ...

Birdwatching in your backyard is fun, but going to designated areas for the activity can be even more rewarding. You can easily immerse yourself in the great outdoors with the right equipment. We’ve ...

The N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort is leading two excursions in January to observe wintering waterfowl in eastern North Carolina.

In this brand new series, produced by the team behind Travel Man, Alex Brooker takes some of his celeb mates around the country to have a go at some of Britain's favourite pastimes. In this clip, Alex ...