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The Only Birding Apps You’ll Ever Need
Having one (or all) of these apps on your mobile phone or tablet is like having an expert birding guide by your side at all times.
Book Review: Australian Birds, Wild Science, & Drought
Three new reads from CSIRO Publishing, one of Australia’s leading science and nature publishers.
How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin)
Or how I learned to love winter wildlife watching (with a little help from technology and the perfect pair of mittens.)
Meet the Channel-billed Cuckoo, the World’s Largest Brood Parasite
Summer in eastern Australia means one thing: the arrival of the channel-billed cuckoos, the world’s largest brood parasite and one very cool bird.
Backyard Bioblitz: How to Be A Citizen Scientist in Your Backyard
A bioblitz is a nature scavenger hunt, for science. Here are our tips to DIY a bioblitz from your very own backyard.
Swift Parrots and the Heartbreak of Rare Species
Is it wrong for wildlife watchers to seek out a species because we fear its extinction?
Extreme Birding: The Strange Magic of Pelagics
12 hours on a small boat with 16 strangers, all to see a handful of seabirds? Welcome to the strange magic of pelagic birding.
Extreme Birding: Shorebirds at the Sewage Lagoon
Shorebird identification can be a challenge. The best place to practice might just be your local sewage lagoon.
Connect to Nature Near You: 4 Fun + Informative (+Free) Apps
Looking for free and informative mobile apps to help you connect with nature near you wherever you are? We've got you covered. Pristine natural areas not required.
Extreme Birding: How To Do A Big Year On A Budget
Are you a birder dreaming of a Big Year? Here's how to do it along with work, family, and life's other responsibilities.
Bird Alert: The Search for Local Rarities
Searching for local rare birds is a mainstay of birding culture. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Extreme Birding: Gull Watching at the Landfill
Sick of your favorite birding hotspot? Try the dump.