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Guides and tutorials to get you going

Welcome to your ultimate beginner’s guide to birding!

If you’re excited about diving into the world of birds but not sure where to start, you’re in the right place. Here, we break down the basics.

Explore how to identify birds by sight and sound, keep a bird list, navigate field guides, and discover the best apps and tools to kickstart your birding journey.

Ready to find the best birding spots and learn the lingo? Let’s turn your enthusiasm into expertise!

Great Guides To Get You In The Groove

Pull up a chair, grab a notepad, and choose your adventure!

Bird Identification,Tips & Advice

Understanding Field Guides: How to Read Bird Guides for Beginners
Bird Identification,Tips & Advice

How to Keep a Bird List: Your Guide to Birdwatching Records
Bird Identification,Birding By Ear

How to Bird by Ear: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started

Bird Watching vs Birding vs Twitching
Journaling

How to Start a Bird Journal: Tips for Beginner Birdwatchers
Mind & Body

How to Build a Mindful Birdwatching Practice

More Quick Tips for Birding Happiness

Want some super-speedy knowledge nuggets to satisfy a curiosity craving?
Here ya go.

Bird Identification,Species Guides

Owl Facts: 10 Fascinating Truths About These Nocturnal Raptors
Bird Identification,Tips & Advice

8 Easy Tips on How to Identify Birds
Species Guides

Raven vs Crow: The Key Differences in These Clever Birds
Species Guides

Falcon vs. Hawk: A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Raptor Identification
Species Guides

Shorebirds vs. Seabirds: The Quick Guide
Attracting Birds, Feeders & Feed & Houses

What Do Blue Jays Eat and How to Feed Them

Bird Watching vs Birding vs Twitching

Confused about the terms you hear thrown around, and wonder what to call yourself? This quick guide answers all your questions!

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Birds won’t judge you, but we’ll help you judge them better.

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