Can you feel the excitement? Circles from all over the world are submitting their counts for the 2018 Big Sit! Although this is not a competitive event, we encourage you to submit your results in order to win bragging rights and enter a the "Golden Bird" drawing for a $500 prize! If you participated in the 2018 Sit!, it's not too late to register your circle and submit your counts.

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.