Here’s a quick look at why nature makes kids happy, as well as some tips for turning your backyard into a mini birding sanctuary. “Many studies have shown that spending time outside in nature, or even ...

Participating in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count is easy, fun to do, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

While some birds disappear from northern yards in the winter, this adorable, social species sticks around and is relatively ...

Cold weather changes everything for backyard birds. Smart winter feeding habits can help them conserve energy, stay healthy, ...

Grow native plants for the birds! Learn about Cornell’s new Garden for Birds program and how to participate.

Autumn is the best time to see migrating birds of prey like hawks, eagles and falcons. It’s also when more rare and ...

Count birds in your community with your kids and friends during the Great Backyard Bird Count in 2026 over 3 days in Feburary ...

Calling all bird lovers! Virginia State Parks invites you to join the Great Backyard Bird Count this February 13–16.

Octogenarian Maeve Kim and college student Isaac Wood-Lewis explain the broad appeal of birding for all ages, especially in the winter bird-feeder season.