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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Birding by Ear:
How to Identify Birds Without Using Your Eyes
How to Identify Birds Without Using Your Eyes
There is a lot more to bird watching than just watching. Discover the difference between bird songs and calls, and learn popular mnemonics for recognizing sounds made by common backyard birds!
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Current and Upcoming Festivals
Mountain Bird Festival
Occurs late May in Ashland, Oregon »
Down East Spring Birding Festival
Occurs late May in Trescott, Maine »
Taking Flight: Birding in the Catskills
Occurs late May in Arkville, New York »
Acadia Birding Festival
Occurs late May in Bar Harbor, Maine »
L.L.Bean & Maine Audubon Birding Festival
Occurs late May in Freeport, Maine »
