What Is the Big Sit?
The Big Sit! is an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event hosted by Bird Watcher's Digest and founded by the New Haven (Connecticut) Bird Club...
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Tips for Easy Bird Identification
Identifying birds is at the very heart of bird watching. Each bird encountered is like a little puzzle or mystery to solve, because, while birds of a single species all share a certain set of physical traits, no two individual birds, like no two individual humans, are exactly alike.
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Harlan White Pelican Watch
Occurs throughout March in Alma, Nebraska »
International Festival of Owls
Occurs early March in Houston, Minnesota »
Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival
Occurs early March in Linton, Indiana, Indiana »
Monte Vista Crane Festival
Occurs mid-March in Monte Vista, Colorado »
Wings Over Water Birding Festival
Occurs mid-March in Blaine, Washington »
