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The Best Birding Spots in California (And When to Visit)
California has more bird species than any other U.S. state. Here are the can't-miss hotspots — Point Reyes, Monterey Bay, the Salton Sea — and the seasons to visit each.
Birding the Texas Coast: High Island, Spring Fallouts, and More
The Upper Texas Coast hosts one of Earth's most concentrated spring migrations. Learn about High Island fallouts, Bolivar Flats, and the timing that makes Texas magic.
Birding the Florida Everglades: Anhinga Trail to the Dry Tortugas
Florida's Everglades and Keys offer wading birds, tropical specialties, and spring seabird colonies. Here are the top trails, the winter timing, and the birds to find.
Birding Central Park: A Migration Oasis in New York City
Central Park is one of America's top migration hotspots — a green island that funnels warblers into Manhattan. Learn the best areas, timing, and what makes it magic.
Hawk Mountain and Fall Raptor Migration in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain is the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Learn when to visit, which raptors stream past, and how to read a hawk-watch.
Point Pelee: Spring Migration's Greatest Show in Ontario
Canada's southernmost point is a warbler magnet each May. Learn why Point Pelee concentrates migrants, what to expect during the Festival of Birds, and how to plan.
Birding in the UK for Beginners: Where to Start and What to See
The UK packs huge variety into a small island. Learn the top RSPB reserves, the garden birds to know first, and the seasons that make British birding special.
Fall Hawk Migration: A Guide to Hawk-Watching
Autumn sends millions of raptors south past ridge-top and lakeshore lookouts. Learn how hawk-watching works, what to expect by date, and how to start identifying raptors in flight.
Spring Migration in Indiana: Where, When, and What to Look For
A practical, week-by-week guide to spring migration in Indiana — peak dates, top hotspots, and the warblers, shorebirds, and waterfowl you'll see along the way.
Spring Warbler Migration: How to Catch the Greatest Show in Birding
For two weeks each spring, North America fills with migrating warblers. Learn the timing, how to read migration weather and BirdCast, and where to stand for the best show.
The Christmas Bird Count: How to Join Birding's Oldest Tradition
The Christmas Bird Count is a century-old community science census. Learn how it works, how to join a count circle, and why your winter day in the field matters.
How to Do a Big Year (or a Big Day, or a Big Sit)
A Big Year is a personal quest to see as many birds as possible. Learn how Big Years, Big Days, and Big Sits work, and how to plan a fun, attainable listing challenge.
Pelagic Birding for Beginners: Seabirds, Seasickness, and Strategy
Pelagic trips head offshore to find seabirds you can't see from land — albatrosses, shearwaters, storm-petrels. Here's how to prepare, what to bring, and how to avoid seasickness.
Shorebird Migration: A Beginner's Guide to Sandpipers and Plovers
Shorebirds travel some of the longest migrations on Earth. Learn where and when to find them, the ID approach for tricky 'peeps,' and why mudflats are migration gold.
Nocturnal Birding: A Guide to Owling and Night Sounds
The night shift of birding is owls, nightjars, and migrating calls. Learn how to find owls ethically, what to listen for, and how to bird responsibly after dark.
The Best Time of Year to Go Birding: A Season-by-Season Guide
Every season offers something special for birders. Learn what to expect and target in spring, summer, fall, and winter — and how to plan outings around the calendar.