Welcome to my guide to enjoying wild birds all over the world. Whether you are a novice just putting up your first backyard birdfeeder or an experienced birder with hundreds on your life list, you'll find great information here.
Welcome to my guide to enjoying wild birds all over the world. Whether you are a novice just putting up your first backyard birdfeeder or an experienced birder with hundreds on your life list, you'll find great information here.
This is updated often so please check back often.
I am a nature writer and hope that you will enjoy the links to many of my bird articles. There are also links to over 50 categories of hand-picked links - the best bird information on the Internet!
Bird Facts
Index of articles about anatomy, behavior, and other unique things about birds.
Books, Equipment, Tapes, CD's
Index of articles about birding books, binoculars, scopes, software, tapes and birding CD's.
Fun Stuff
Index of articles about fun things to do and see.
Places to See Birds
Index of articles about birds in various places around the world. Includes trip reports.
Potpourri
Index of articles about a variety of smaller topics.
Types of Birds
Index of articles about specific types of birds.
Bats
Everything you want to know about these winged mammals.
Bird Anatomy
Find out about the unique things that make a bird a bird!
Bird Behavior
Why DID that bird do that?
Bird Cams
See live images of wild birds and nesting sites.
Bird Clipart
from your About.com Guide. FREE public domain clipart for you to use, separated into categories to make it easy to find that one special image.
Bird Identification
Tips, bird groupings, bird names, dictionaries.
Birding Checklists - International
Online directory with links to 100's of checklists around the world.
Birding Checklists - U.S.
Online directory with links to 100's of checklists for the United States.
Birding Clubs
Birding clubs around the world. Is your club listed? Also check when you travel and need advice on where to bird.
Birding Places - Africa
African birding hot spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Antarctica
Birding hot (cold?) spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Asia
Asian birding hot spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Australia, New Zealand, Oceania
Birding hot spots, trip reports, and info for this area of the world.
Birding Places - Canada
Canadian birding hot spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Caribbean
Caribbean birding hot spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Europe
European birding hot spots, trip reports, and info.
Birding Places - Near East
Birding hot spots, trip reports, and info in the Near East.
Birding Places - South America, Central America
Birding hot spots, trip reports, and info for these countries.
Birding Places - U.S.
Birding hot spots, trip reports, and info in the United States.
Build Birdfeeders
How to build houses for birds, plans, tips.
Build Birdhouses
How to build houses for birds, plans, tips.
Butterflies and Moths
How to attract, migration, photos, types.
Environment and Conservation
Making the world safe for our feathered friends and preserving it for future generations.
Fledgling Corner (Kids' Section)
A mini-site in itself with lots of games, crafts, articles, plus a teacher/parent section too!
Flight of Birds
How birds fly.
Fun Birding Sites
Screensavers, puzzles, clipart, games.
General Birding Information
Potpourri of intesting information here.
ID Quizzes
Id quizzes - learn bird identification while having fun.
Info By Type of Bird
Check here for articles, sounds, and photos arranged by type of bird.
Injured Birds, Rehabilitation
What to do if you find a baby or injured bird, rehab centers, articles.
Mailing Lists
Find and join a bird mailing list here.
Migration
Why do birds migrate, how far, flyways and more.
Optics
Binoculars, scopes, how they work, tips, and recommendations.
Participate in Bird Studies and Projects
Help scientists in a variety of projects.
Photography
Tips, recommendations, how-to guides on capturing that bird on film.
Rare Bird Alerts
Where to check and report those rare birds.
Research and Studies of Birds
See what studies are underway and the results of past research.
Software and CD's
Listing software, interactive field guides, bird quizzes, songs, checklists and more.
Sounds and Songs of Birds
Hear the calls and songs of birds around the world.
Stories, Poetry, Art and More
True stories to entertain, poems to tug at your heart.
Things to Buy
Birdhouses, feeders, binoculars, and more.
Tours, Guides and Lodging for Birders and Birdwatchers
Want to take a birding trip or tour? Check here for info by continent.
Videos for Birders and Birdwatchers
Wonderful videos about birds! Includes children's videos.
Weather
Find out about El Nino, international forecasts, or even your local weather.
Wildlife Gardening
How to attract birds, butterflies, wildlife by using trees, shrubs and flowers.
Wildlife Habitat Certification Programs
What is required, who to contact, and how to certify your yard as a wildlife haven.
