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Why I’m Obsessed with Getting to Know Birds
by Chris Bensley My first outing was a bust. But I'm back at it, committed to my birdwatching quest. I’ve always enjoyed exploring nature...
Christopher Bensley
Mar 264 min read


Gearing up for Spring Field Trips with Birding Apps, Optics, and Gear
Spring is not only a great time to see migrating birds, it’s also a good time to revisit your gear for birding. Do you have a good...
Christopher Bensley
Apr 1, 20243 min read


How a Christmas Bird Count Works
Volunteers move quickly to identify and count birds in a small geographic circle on a CBC The Christmas Bird Count is now in its 124th...
Christopher Bensley
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Backyard Birding: Top Tips for Fall
With birds facing more threats from a changing climate and human activity, you can help birds by making your yard more bird-friendly.
Karen Hansen
Sep 9, 20223 min read


What to Expect This Year on April Bird Outings
By Peter Alden Spring migration brings thousands of birds into New England during the months of April and May. Each of these birds brings...
Peter Alden
Apr 9, 20212 min read


New Course: Spring Migration in New England
Learn the Spring migrant birds and take on a Bird Identification Challenge Immerse yourself in the quest to learn and identify the birds...
Christopher Bensley
Dec 18, 20201 min read


“Winter Finch” Invasion Underway
Reports from Canada and New England indicate we have an exciting winter ahead. The Boreal forests of the north woods have seen a...
Peter Alden
Nov 20, 20202 min read


The 121st Annual Christmas Bird Count
2020 may be the year to make the world’s oldest citizen-science initiative part of your holiday tradition As this challenging year draws...
Karen Hansen
Nov 19, 20204 min read
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