A field guide, a pair of binoculars and Merlin — the ultimate free smartphone app for bird identification — is all you need to start birding.

Bird Buddy is a close competitor with FeatherSnap. The Scout compares to Bird Buddy’s Smart Bird Feeder PRO, which costs $279 ...

Because birding requires little gear, and can be done almost anywhere, it’s a great activity for your next trip. Here’s what ...

In Iowa, 212 bird species nest throughout the state during nesting season. Nesting season is a great opportunity for first-time birdwatchers to make observations and start identifying species ...

The best bird watcher's guide is always going to be the one that's already in your pocket. Here are some of our favorite 2020 birding apps for iOS and Android.

The most recent edition of the National Geographic guide contains more than 1,000 species, while the Sibley guide has 650. If you don’t want to buy a guide right away, check to see if your local ...

You don't need binoculars and a trip to a nature preserve to go bird watching. If you've ever paused to appreciate a bird, you're already well on your way. Here's how to get started.

Birding season has arrived, bringing with it many birds we have yet to identify. Birding apps are the solution, whether you’re hearing an unfamiliar bird call or seeing a species you haven’t ...

But when I do spot a bird I cannot identify, I usually consult a birding guide such as “The Sibley Guide to Birds” or the Smithsonian handbook “Birds of North America, Eastern Region.” ...

Bird identification has all the elements of a thing that could become an obsession: It is systematic; it is simple but provides endless challenges; it lends itself to lists and counting; and it is ...

The identification skills of Mike and Paige Winck of Knoxville were put to the test Oct. 28 after Mike encountered a small, brown-streaked bird at Cherokee Farm. Many people would have just given ...

BirdKiss review: Video quality, bird identification, and battery life The 1080p camera in the BirdKiss delivered some excellent video of all the birds that came to the feeder.