BWD columnist Julie Zickefoose had read descriptions of the musician wren's song, but hearing it for the first time during a birding excursion to Ecuador was among the most wonderful moments of her life. Featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Bird Watcher's Digest.

Sheltering in place? Stuck indoors on a rainy day? Bird ID guru Alvaro Jaramillo recommends honing your bird identification skills by using eBird's vast photo library. Featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Bird Watcher's Digest.

BWD columnist Al Batt spins a tale about prepping for a birding trip with his pal, Seymour Birdz. It turns out that nothing is simple—even thinking about birding can be a complicated ordeal! Featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Bird Watcher's Digest.