Birdwatching Basics

Ornithologist with bird in hand

What is an Ornithologist?

Birds have always captivated the human imagination, and those who dedicate their lives to studying these remarkable creatures are known as ornithologists. Learn more about this important profession.

What is an Ornithologist?

Birds have always captivated the human imagination, and those who dedicate their lives to studying these remarkable creatures are known as ornithologists. Learn more about this important profession.

Migrating birds

Bird Migration Flyways

Explore bird migration flyways and how their conservation is essential to birds' survival. 

Bird Migration Flyways

Explore bird migration flyways and how their conservation is essential to birds' survival. 

Birds taking off on their migratory journey at dusk

Bird Migration: A Seasonal Journey

Each year, millions of birds undertake remarkable journeys across the globe, traveling thousands of miles in search of food, breeding grounds, and favorable climates. 

Bird Migration: A Seasonal Journey

Each year, millions of birds undertake remarkable journeys across the globe, traveling thousands of miles in search of food, breeding grounds, and favorable climates. 

Little brown bird singing

Learning Bird Songs and Calls

The best part of birdwatching may not be watching at all, it's listening! 

Learning Bird Songs and Calls

The best part of birdwatching may not be watching at all, it's listening! 

American Robin eating a berry

Bird Habitats and Ecosystems

Learn more about bird habitats, soundscapes and how birds have adapted to their ecosystems.

Bird Habitats and Ecosystems

Learn more about bird habitats, soundscapes and how birds have adapted to their ecosystems.

Screenshots of the Haikubox app

Birding Innovations

Birdwatching is getting a high-tech makeover! Learn more here.

Birding Innovations

Birdwatching is getting a high-tech makeover! Learn more here.