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Birding

Four Vireos Worth Chasing in the U.S.
July 12, 2017 — They're rare, and they're rad. Here's where to find them.
Birding Advice
A Guide to Finding Urban Owls
February 22, 2017 — You don't have to live in the middle of the woods to see an owl. Here's how and where to spot five species in towns and cities across the U.S.
Birding Advice
Hear the Many Different Hoots of the Barred Owl
February 17, 2017 — The increasingly common owl has more than a dozen calls, including one that sounds like a monkey.
Birding by Ear
Seven Nifty Jays That Aren’t Blue Jays
October 24, 2016 — Not that there's anything wrong with the Blue Jay, but there is a big, wonderful world of jays out there. Get to know some new ones.
Birding 101
A green bunting takes a water bath surrounded by drops.
How to Identify Birds: 8 Clues From Kenn Kaufman
April 21, 2016 — Color is one of the last clues experienced birders use. "ÌÇÐÄlogo" magazine's Field Editor Kenn Kaufman explains eight more reliable tools for identifying any bird.
Birding 101
A male American Goldfinch perched on milk thistle.
Bird, Plant, and Insect Identification Resources
September 03, 2014 — Explore our favorite online identification resources.
ROCKIES Native Plants