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 ...

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

Watching a busy backyard feeder from your living room window is fun and exciting, but there’s a wider world of birds waiting to be explored. Species as diverse as tiny yellow warblers and majestic ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Book a tour for one of the first days of your trip. Whale-watching tours in PV frequently get canceled due to choppy seas or lack of local whales. Booking early in your vacation ...

Just 10 miles off the northern tip of mainland Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of 70 islands, rich in Neolithic relics and nature reserves. The area draws birders and historians from around the ...