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Reader Rendezvous: Go Birding with Us in Costa Rica!

Reader Rendezvous: Go Birding with Us in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica | January 7–14, 2020
Join Bird Watcher’s Digest for our second trip to Costa Rica—a paradise for birders! Our 2018 Costa Rica Reader Rendezvous was so popular, we decided to bring it back for 2020—but added a western hotspot twist. All BWD fans are welcome, but if you’ve never birded Costa Rica or the tropics, this might be the trip you’ve been waiting for!
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OTWTB Podcast Episode 57: Introducing Two New Hosts: Wendy Clark and Dawn Hewitt, Part 2

OTWTB Podcast Episode 57: Introducing Two New Hosts: Wendy Clark and Dawn Hewitt, Part 2

Posted by Multiple Podcasters | Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Two new hosts join Alvaro and Raymond on our OTWTB podcast: BWD publisher Wendy Clark and BWD editor Dawn Hewitt! In the second part of this two-part episode, they discuss Wendy’s introduction to birding with the sighting of a rare bird at the 2009 Midwest Birding Symposium, the changes in her life (and Bird Watcher’s Digest!) over the past six months, what’s...
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Bird ID Guide

Bird Identification Guide

What bird is that? Consult our bird identification guide to ID mystery birds in the backyard and beyond. We have photos, song recordings, in-depth entries, and more to help bird watchers correctly identify the birds they spot.
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General Hummingbird Feeding Rules

A male American goldfinch visits a backyard feeder. Photo kindly contributed by Todd Smith.

Does Bird Feeding Affect Bird Behavior?

What Foods for What Birds?

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Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) in Costa Rica. Photo by Ttschleuder, Wikimedia Commons.

Travel Allows for Better Birding

How do you make your international birding trip a success? Retired adventure travel agent Marci Madsen Fuller tells you how.
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The author’s full screen installed on the problem windows. This setup allows full natural light to enter the windows, but safely bounces incoming birds.

A Solution to Stop Birds From Hitting Your Windows

BWD Contributor Julie Zickefoose contrives a solution for a vexing problem. This setup allows full natural light to enter the windows, but safely bounces incoming birds.
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A bluebird carries an insect back to its nestbox. Photo by Brenda Dodge.

Make Your Yard a Haven for Birds: The Four Basics

Squirrels are a common pest at bird feeders. In our tips below, we suggest ways to deal with the furry menace. Photo by Sandra Myers.

Common Bird Feeding Questions

Small red finches cause ID headaches for many bird watchers. This is a male Cassin's finch.

How to Identify Small Red Finches

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The New Birder's Guide

The New Birder's Guide

by Bill Thompson, III
This new book for beginners portrays 300 of the most common birds in the U.S. and Canada. It includes easy-to-understand drawings and maps, great ID basics, and much more! Learn more »
The Young Birder's Guide

The Young Birder's Guide

by Bill Thompson, III
This lively guide is an invitation to kids to get outside and look at birds. Unlike field guides for adults, which can be overwhelming, this one provides just the right amount of information to be useful and fun! Learn more »
A Life Gone to the Birds

A Life Gone to the Birds

by Al Batt
Audiences around the globe have fallen in love with Al's nature stories through his newspaper columns, radio shows, and magazine articles. A Life Gone to the Birds brings together the best of those stories in a delightful collection. Learn more »
Bird Homes and Habitats

Bird Homes and Habitats

by Bill Thompson, III
Learn how to create yards and gardens where birds will make their homes and raise their young. Learn more »
Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Hummingbirds and Butterflies

by Bill Thompson, III, and Connie Toops
Get expert tips on how to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your backyard—and how to identify them once they've arrived. Learn more »

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BWD Editor Bill Thompson, III, points out a bird to his daughter Phoebe and son Liam.

Top 10 Reasons to Be a Young Birder

Why become a birder? Young birders Corey Husic and Blake Campbell will give you ten reasons to try out this great hobby.
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