Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff R Clow/Getty Images Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, ...

A pine warbler, one of the first migratory birds to return to Maine this spring, perches on a branch. Early arrivals like this can be tricky to identify without paying attention to key field marks and ...

Birding is a popular pastime for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people enjoy watching birds. It’s a hobby you can pick up at any time, it’s ...

One pastime that many individuals enjoy during the winter months is bird watching. Birds are magnificent creatures that have unique personalities. If you have a birdfeeder, you have probably seen ...

One of the simplest ways to slow down is to stop, smell the roses and listen to the birds. More and more people are enjoying more than just listening to their melodies, though. The hobby of bird ...

Have you entered your own personal bird era yet? How do you know? Oh, you'll know. One day, you'll just start paying more attention to birds. You'll wonder what type of bird is perched on a particular ...

Noticed a mystery bird perched in your backyard trees or eating at a bird feeder? These techniques will help get better with ...

Spring is here, and the air is full of birdsong. The Merlin Bird ID app tells you what type of birds you’re hearing … plus it’s quick, easy and free. With this software from the Cornell Lab of ...

As hardware startups go, few are more fun than Bird Buddy. The simple innovation of mounting a connected camera on a bird feeder has developed a strong customer base and an army of knockoffs. Our own ...

Poor Merlin. It does a good job identifying birds by sound, but throw it into a bunch of northern mockingbirds that are all mimicking other birds and it struggles mightily.” ...

Whether you're a self-proclaimed ornithophile or you simply enjoy the occasional backyard bird sighting, there's always something new to learn about these winged creatures. But with more than 800 bird ...