Picking a birding field guide is a little like picking a spouse. You have to find it attractive, of course, but that’s just not enough for the long haul. You need something smart, reliable. Something ...

Have you ever seen a flash of color, heard a whistling song and wondered what bird just flew by? Then bird-watching might be a great hobby for you! Other than a willingness to look carefully and ...

Ready to learn about bird-watching for beginners? Grab binoculars and a field guide, connect with other birders, then go see ...

If there is a related book, chances are there is a good app to go with it. No book, then the quality varies. Apps can be great. The good ones offer multiple photos, recordings of songs, video, ...

Heard a chirp or spotted a flutter? These free apps identify backyard birds by sight or sound — no binoculars or in-depth bird knowledge required.

Step outside. Hear that? It’s birdsong, and it seems louder than ever. At a time when we’re all hunkered down, birds seem to be commanding our attention — and getting it. The calls, chirps and trills ...

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. Expert ...