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Interview with Birdorable: Amy & Arthur Give Some Insight Into the Site

Since the first time I stumbled upon Birdorable, I was hooked. The site is filled with absolutely adorable renderings of birds, and I have spent hours and hours looking through…

Interview with the Prairie Birder: A Young Blogger Offers Her Insight into Birding

When I first started reading the amazing blog called Prairie Birder, I was instantly taken by the earnestness of the posts, the detailed and educational content, and the great insight…

Bird artist Chris Lodge intertwines his love of art and birds

There’s something inherently beautiful about birds, whether it’s their colors, shapes, behaviors or all of the above. That’s why it’s not surprising that many artists try to capture and interpret…

Birding on a Budget: Birders Renee and Michael embark on a frugal Big Year

For most people, the thought of traveling around the country to see as many birds as possible seems like an unfeasible and expensive feat best reserved for people with a…

Punk rock birder Paul Riss tries to bust misconceptions of birdwatchers

It is clear from the way he talks about the first time a black-capped chickadee landed on his hand or the way he recalls his trip to Point Pelee during…