On a weekend that is, at least around here, cold, gray, and dreary, it’s entirely possible that not everyone is exercising their avian observation...

We’re entering the home stretch on winter here in North America, which means it must be time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! The...

I’m working on a small project involving birding tours but find myself betrayed by my lack of experience booking birding tours. For one thing,...

What a fine time to be a web-enabled bird watcher! It seems like every week, some new and exciting resource is developed to enhance...

Jory Langner is an Albany-area birder whose musings during his New York State Big Year last year were presented here. His birding adventures across...

As loyal 10,000 Birds readers know I love visiting my folks’ house. Not just for their company, which is wonderful, but also to catch...

One of my favorite ducks is the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata). Something about their namesake, absurdly long, shovel-like bills, elegant plumage, and cool vocalizations...

Diabolical. Truly diabolical. That’s how I felt, anyway, when I made up the Diabolical Female Waterfowl Quiz. But, once again, some dedicated birders have...