What birder doesn’t dream of seeing the Brazilian Pantanal? BWD has teamed up with Partnership for International Birding (our partners for last year’s Ecuador Rendezvous) to bring you a Brazilian adventure we call "Having a Ball in the Pantanal!" This is the perfect trip for first-time bird watchers in Brazil, or for those who have been longing to visit the Pantanal. Expect to see 200 species in nine days!

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.

How do you make your international birding trip a success? Retired adventure travel agent Marci Madsen Fuller tells you how.

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.

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