Better With Birds
Watch birds.
Feel Smarter.
Be Happier.
Order of results may vary.
We make birdwatching simple and fun
so you can kick back, relax, and discover nature without a textbook (though, field guides are sorta non-negotiable). Whether you’re looking to impress your friends with your bird knowledge or just escape the daily grind, we’ve got you covered.
Curiosity. Discovery. Connection.
Birding brings all the good stuff to your life.
Wear it on your sleeve.
Gear Up and Get Going!
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Demystifying birdwatching so you can easily connect with nature
With our tips and tools, you’ll go from backyard birder to full-blown ornithologist before you can say “Who’s a pretty bird?”
How to Start Birding
NEW TO BIRD WATCHING? NO PROBLEM!
Our beginner guides are packed with easy tips, fun facts, and everything else to get you from zero to bird hero in no time. They’ll make your entry into birdwatching as fun and easy as spotting a cardinal in snow.
Binoculars!
NOT JUST FOR CREEPY NEIGHBORS
There’s an impressive array of ‘nocs out there for birders. But don’t let choice overwhelm you. Our simple Binocular Buying Guides cut through the jargon so you can focus on the feathers, not the fuss.
Photo: Bird Buddy / Jaymi Heimbuch
The Best Smart Bird Feeder Cameras
Birdwatching got a tech upgrade! Discover our favorite feeders that capture amazing photos and videos of your backyard visitors – all while helping you learn which species are visiting your yard. Click to find out which ones we’re raving about!
Hoot! There it is!
Owl Facts: 10 Fascinating Truths About These Nocturnal Raptors
Hold onto your hats, bird lovers, because the world of owls is about to take you on a whirlwind tour of avian oddities and awesomeness!
Photo: Burrowing Owl / SunflowerMomma/Shutterstock
Photo: Osprey by Vladimir Kogan Michael/Shutterstock
How to Photograph Birds In Flight
BIF like a boss! Get insider help on photographing birds in flight with our expert tips. Achieve those scroll-stopping, pro-quality images!
Balcony Birdwatching
How to Transform Tiny Spaces into Bird Havens
So, you want to dive into birdwatching but you live in a city and your “yard” is a 3×5 slab of concrete attached to your apartment? No problem!
With a little creativity, you can transform your small balcony or patio into a bustling bird paradise.
Photo: Cinematographer/Shutterstock
Join the Flock!
Because birdwatching is better together
Nothing beats sharing a good bird sighting except maybe sharing it with new friends. Join our social flock to share your snapshots, tales from the trail, and connect with bird lovers who don’t mind getting a little mud on their boots.
Turn your boring walks into bird-stalking adventures with us.