The Great Backyard Bird Count is not just for birds in backyards!

Are there careers in birding? There are, but they are not to everyone's taste, and they are not easy to get. This is the author's tale of her attempt to be a professional birder, and some links to birding jobs.

It's not always easy to tell what bird you've seen,even with a field guide. Birding is an art, not a science

Black ducks and mallards hybridize rather frequently. This article explains why

This article makes the case for Canada Geese to become wedding birds, because they mate for life