https://birdsofthewild.com/ Field marks, feeders, and the joy of knowing what you're looking at en Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-use-spotting-scope-for-birding/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-use-spotting-scope-for-birding/Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTMount the spotting scope securely on a stable tripod, find the bird first with unaided vision or binoculars, and aim at a fixed nearby landmark. https://birdsofthewild.com/choose-a-bird-field-guide/https://birdsofthewild.com/choose-a-bird-field-guide/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTChoose a bird field guide by testing how quickly it helps you find several familiar local birds. https://birdsofthewild.com/ethical-bird-photography/https://birdsofthewild.com/ethical-bird-photography/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTEthical bird photography keeps enough distance for a bird to continue its normal behavior. https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-find-owls-without-disturbing-them/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-find-owls-without-disturbing-them/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTFind owls by researching locally possible species and habitat, then listening for natural calls and watching quietly from legal public routes at the right… https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-use-ebird-checklists/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-use-ebird-checklists/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTUse an eBird checklist to record one birding event with an accurate location, one calendar date, the correct observation type, honest time and distance,… https://birdsofthewild.com/prevent-birds-hitting-windows/https://birdsofthewild.com/prevent-birds-hitting-windows/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTPrevent birds from hitting windows by treating the entire exterior surface of risky glass. https://birdsofthewild.com/birdwatching-during-migration/https://birdsofthewild.com/birdwatching-during-migration/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor birdwatching during migration, combine local seasonal records with recent migration and weather information, then visit safe, accessible stopover… https://birdsofthewild.com/plan-a-birding-trip/https://birdsofthewild.com/plan-a-birding-trip/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTPlan a birding trip around a place and its conditions, not a promised species list. https://birdsofthewild.com/seasonal-plumage-bird-identification/https://birdsofthewild.com/seasonal-plumage-bird-identification/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor seasonal plumage bird identification, record the date and location, then compare the bird's size, shape, bill, wings, tail, behavior, and habitat… https://birdsofthewild.com/compare-similar-bird-species/https://birdsofthewild.com/compare-similar-bird-species/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo tell similar birds apart, list what both candidates share, then compare diagnostic differences in proportions, bill shape, overall pattern, behaviour,… https://birdsofthewild.com/flight-field-marks-guide/https://birdsofthewild.com/flight-field-marks-guide/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo identify birds in flight, begin with the whole silhouette, then watch wing action, tail shape, visible pattern, flock arrangement, and habitat. https://birdsofthewild.com/keep-a-birding-field-journal/https://birdsofthewild.com/keep-a-birding-field-journal/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTA useful birding field journal records the date, place, conditions, bird clues, and behavior while the observation is still fresh. https://birdsofthewild.com/native-plants-for-backyard-birds/https://birdsofthewild.com/native-plants-for-backyard-birds/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTChoose native plants for backyard birds by starting with your location, light, soil moisture, drainage, hardiness, and available space. https://birdsofthewild.com/crow-vs-raven/https://birdsofthewild.com/crow-vs-raven/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTAmerican Crows usually give clear caws, show a squared or gently rounded tail, and fly with regular rowing wingbeats. https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-start-birding-by-ear/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-start-birding-by-ear/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTStart birding by ear with three to five common birds on one familiar route. https://birdsofthewild.com/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-baby-bird/https://birdsofthewild.com/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-baby-bird/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTA fully feathered baby bird that can hop or perch is probably a fledgling; leave it nearby, keep pets and people away, and let its parents continue caring… https://birdsofthewild.com/best-binoculars-for-bird-watching/https://birdsofthewild.com/best-binoculars-for-bird-watching/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor most birders, the best binoculars for bird watching are a quality pair of 8x42s: 8x magnification is easy to hold steady and gives a wide field of… https://birdsofthewild.com/common-backyard-birds/https://birdsofthewild.com/common-backyard-birds/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe most common backyard birds in North America include the Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Blue Jay, Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, House… https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-attract-birds/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-attract-birds/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTAttract birds to your yard by combining the three things they need: food, water, and shelter. https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-identify-birds/https://birdsofthewild.com/how-to-identify-birds/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo identify a bird, observe five things in order: size (compared to a bird you know, like a sparrow or robin), shape (silhouette, bill, tail, posture),…