Selecting an appropriate location is key to successful birdwatching with kids. Parks, gardens, or nature reserves are ideal as they have a variety of birds. Ensure the place is safe and accessible ...

If there’s one worthwhile thing we can do for the next generation, it’s to pass on an appreciation of the natural world. A brilliant way of doing this is getting your toddler involved with a fun ...

There’s nothing like taking a field trip in school. We’re meeting up with our friends in Old Saybrook, but taking this one on ...

Sophia Haakman says she's been birding "more than half of my life." That's saying something, considering she's only 15 and became interested in birds around age 7. "I read a field guide, and I was, ...

Television shows and video games aren't the only action in town. Look in your backyard, down the street or up the road. You can see squabbling, fighting and loving, plus life-and-death struggles. Get ...

Hummingbird migrations take place in spring and fall and those events are cause for excitement among many people. "They are the gateway drug to bird watching because they are incredibly charismatic," ...

Oshkosh Bird Fest, a free event, takes place May 3 from 6 a.m. to noon at Menominee Park. Activities include bird watching, banding demonstrations, guided bird walks, and live birds of prey exhibits.

It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to ...

A great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binos for popping in your bag to image-stabilized models — find your next pair ready for Black Friday. When you purchase ...