People we admire for having a particular expertise have one thing in common: They started as novices. The ones who became accomplished did so because of a willingness to put in the time and effort ...

Beginners can join bird walks led by experts or venture out solo, exploring parks, urban areas or even their own backyard. With over 900 bird species in North America alone, ...

The latest, scheduled for release in May, is titled "Identify Yourself: The 50 Most Common Birding Challenges" by Bill Thompson III and the editors of Bird Watcher's Digest (Houghton Mifflin ...

Thought of giving bird watching a try? There is no better time than late April and the month of May.In the world of birding, these next four to five weeks are perhaps the most exciting of the year ...

LaFleur’s pocket-sized book for beginners features 125 of the most common birds found in the mountains near Colorado Springs. Most of them also live in the city or migrate through in the spring ...

For beginners, an 8x42 or 10x42 binocular is a good choice because they provide a bright image and a wide field of view. A bird field guide is crucial in helping you identify different species.

This field guide to the birds of Delhi, I will admit, leaves me in a quandary. In the light of the illustrious birders and naturalists who have compiled guides with just such a purpose, the ...

If you’ve never owned birds before, you may be worried about how to properly care for them and meet their needs. This is why it’s best for those new to birdkeeping to get a great beginner bird ...

‘Holistic’ Smithsonian Field Guide has 587 downloadable bird songs, 2,000-plus photos and appeals to folks who wouldn’t know a lesser yellowlegs from a roseate spoo… ...