Birding

Rare, secretive, or just plain beautiful, these species are a treat to behold

My 2025 birding calendar? It’s flock full.

My quest to identify an ultra-rare species in my Charleston yard attracted birders from near and far—and sparked unexpected, shared joy

Feathered friends will sing their praises over these native blooming vines, seed-laden flowers, and berry bushes. Plus: Tips and tricks for taking a naturalist approach to gardening

Just try not to drain your battery in the wild

How I swore off booze, took to the birds, and accidentally went viral from my Mississippi porch

Photographer Kelley Luikey shares how she captured the perfect shot of roseate spoonbills coming in for landing

Artist and birder Isaiah Scott finds beauty in the field and on the canvas

As teacher and protégé, J. Drew Lanham and Isaiah Scott inspire and educate

Whether you’re angling for an Everglades tarpon expedition, a Mississippi paddle trip, or a shell hunt on the Gulf Coast, let these pros chart a course

How a Southern scientist discovered the secret spot where tens of thousands of rare shorebirds recuperate

Follow these five tips for getting the most from backyard feeders during the cold months—the birds will thank you

What birding means to me, plus a chat with the leaders behind #BlackBirdersWeek

The South Carolina ornithologist’s enthusiasm has brought the pursuit—and its connections to history and race—to a new audience

In rural Alabama, a haven for purple martins generations in the making

In search of hummingbirds in the jungles of Belize