BIRDWATCHING could keep your brain sharp and protect against ageing, say scientists. Dr Erik Wing, from Baycrest Hospital in Toronto, Canada, said twitchers appeared to have a sharper attention ...

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With popular culture mentioning birds and birding more often, people often ask us: is birding somehow different from bird-watching? The term bird-watching has been used for a long time. It evokes ...

A broker we once knew told me that birdwatching was a good way to relieve stress. I think he read that in the Wall Street Journal. I believed him because, first, I agree, and second, he knew something ...

Serious bird-watchers, whose hard-earned life lists and ability to quickly and accurately identify specific species give them standing in the birding community, don’t suffer sub-standard binoculars.

It might be Valentine’s Day – but this weekend is for more than just love birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is back. Between Feb. 14 and 17, the event invites nature enthusiasts around the world to ...

Aspiring bird watchers now can check out backpacks loaded with binoculars and field guides from every branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

I’m a bird nerd. They make me happy. Just watching them hop around, flitting here and there, puts a goofy smile on my face. I really love watching the ones in those small wee groups, like juncos, ...