Topic: Birding

Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in 'The Big Year'

The new bromantic comedy 'The Big Year,' starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, about bird-watching doesn't go far enough in portraying the passion of the hobby.

John James Audubon: The man behind today's Google doodle

Google celebrates John James Audubon, the man behind those iconic bird drawings and Audubon Societies everywhere.

Attracting songbirds enlivens lackluster landscapes

Want to attract songbirds to enliven your landscape? Tips for choosing and placing the best bird feeder.

How to attract birds to your garden

Choosing the right seed and creating an inviting habitat that will attract flocks of birds to the backyard.

Life List

One woman’s quest to see as many of the world’s birds as possible.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

It's easy to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 13-16.

Global warming's pitch: Go North, young bird

For the birds

Websites help to identify birds.

On the lookout for woodpeckers

Among all the birds that visit the yard, the unusual visitors always stand out.

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa

A McCall Smith-like romance set in Kenya's expat community.

"Central Park in the Dark"

Marie Winn writes of the moths, slugs, bats, and other creatures she encounters in nightly patrols of Central Park.

Wild green Bronx

The Bronx is blooming - and bursting with gardens, birds, and parks.

'Citizen scientists' watch for signs of climate change

People with no formal training are helping scientists track and record birds, fish, stars, and plants in their neighborhoods online.

'Citizen scientists' watch for signs of climate change

People with no formal training are helping scientists track and record birds, fish, stars, and plants in their neighborhoods online.

'Citizen scientists' watch for signs of climate change

People with no formal training are helping scientists track and record birds, fish, stars, and plants in their neighborhoods online.

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